Articles related to "Copyright Infringement"

It is vitally important to understand the difference between fair use and copyright infringement, and to consult a copyright infringement attorney when unsure.

Writers on the web are prone to content theft, plagiarism and copyright infringement. Learn what to do if your work is posted without permission on a website or blog.

In the electronic age, even more so than in the past, writers need to be knowledgeable regarding what constitutes plagiarism and copyright infringement.

Many photographers, illustrators, picture libraries think so and so does Pro-Imaging who monitor and expose rights grabbing photography competitions.

Canadian importer Euro-Excellence is accused of illegally importing premium chocolate with trademarked Toblerone & Cote d'Or mountain & elephant logos on their packaging.

Copyright infringement is similar to plagiarism, but with clear ethical differences.

Copyright protection in the United States is applied to any 'work' the minute it is put into a tangible form.

A copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or license his work. Congress regulates this under authority of US Constitution.

Ideas have value. Be certain hard work is not stolen by another. Designers armed with copyright knowledge can help avoid work from being taken and used illegally.

Web plagiarism and content theft is a major problem facing web writers. Learn how to prevent content theft, copyright infringement and plagiarism online.

Teachers need to be aware of the seriousness of copyright infringements and lead by example to prevent plagiarism in the classroom.

German filmmakers tried to disguise their adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula as Nosferatu, but Florence Stoker fought to have all copies of the film destroyed.

There are some circumstances where taking a copyrighting picture and using it without permission is perfectly legal. Fair use principles dictate when it's legal.

There is no way to stop articles published on the internet being plagiarized. However, there is a free and simple way to check if this happens using Google Alerts.

Publishing copyrighted content without the author's permission is easy to do on the net. But here is a "watermarking" method that can help track down such abuses.

Once a songwriter moves the idea in their head into the studio, they are always sure that song is a hit! So, how can a songwriter be sure no one steals their song?

Learn how bloggers, freelancers and other writers on the web can use Google Alerts to monitor for plagiarism, copyright infringement and content theft.

Fair use is an important issue for journalists, writers, artists, teachers, and anyone who has used copyright works for anything other than personal activities.

A general introduction to intellectual property rights (IPR), which summarizes the types of IPR and its relevance in today's world.

Mad magazine spoofs led to a 1964 copyright lawsuit brought by Irving Berlin and others. Mad's victory set a precedent, and defined comics copyrights for years.

Are you planning to sell your writing or offer it for publication? Make sure you know whether you are transferring digital and electronic rights to the publisher.

Jewelry giant Van Cleef and Arpels' pending lawsuit with the Project Runway Host leads to the closing of Heidi Klum's jewelry business.

Norwegian lamp company Luxo is suing Disney/Pixar for copyright infringement over a box set featuring the Up DVD with a Luxo Jr. lamp.

Carol Burnett claims that Fox used her signature "Charwoman" character without permission during an April 2006 episode.

A 1970s fight over what part of Disney characters was copyrightable pitted a provocateur cartoonist against a reactionary court, and set a twenty-five-year precedent.

You may think that copyrights and public domain have nothing to do with artists, but they are very important for protecting your art and your reputation.

Plagiarism is similar to copyright infringement, but with clear ethical differences.

Bourne Co., owners of the song "When You Wish Upon a Star," has lost its copyright infringement lawsuit against Family Guy creators.

Bart Steele, who is suing for copyright infringement over a Bon Jovi song, talks about temp tracking as part of an exclusive interview with Suite101.

A Los Angeles federal court judge is throwing out Carol Burnett's $2 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Fox TV show Family Guy.

Copyright Criminals uses the words and opinions of some music industry heavyweights to debate the issue over use of and compensation for sampling.

In its final season, the writers of the politically incorrect series Drawn Together have pulled all of the stops, stooping to the lowest depths of tastelessness. 6.5/10

Searching with Google can result in thousands, or even millions, of hits. Proper use of the filetype command can help narrow that search to a particular file format.

This theory of copyright has been around for some time. But is it a useful alternative to formally registering one's work?

Bart Steele is suing for copyright infringement over a Bon Jovi song. He explains the widely-reported $400 billion sum as part of an exclusive interview with Suite101.

Social networking is very popular today and YouTube is the most popular. Why do people flock to the website and add links on their websites and blogs?

Richmond, BC-based store fined $25,000 after RCMP finds counterfeit copies of Finding Nemo DVD's.

Music publisher Bourne Inc. sues Family Guy, claiming show rewrote the Disney ballad When You Wish Upon a Star with anti-Semitic lyrics.

Internet censorship is a more common practice than may be assumed; but, does censoring the internet do more harm than good?

In issuance of sports credentials, leagues and online media battle over access and copyrighted material from games. Some outlets want changes in federal law considered.

Created by C.C. Beck and Bill Parker, Captain Marvel was Fawcett Comics' successful answer to the phenomenon of Superman. He even beat Big Blue to the silver screen.

Created by C.C. Beck and Bill Parker, Captain Marvel was Fawcett Comics' successful answer to the phenomenon of Superman. He even beat Big Blue to the silver screen.

Everyone wants to read celebrity gossip and many bloggers want to write it. But, keeping a celebrity blog can expose the blogger to costly libel and copyright lawsuits.

It's only once a year, so take the time to make an individual gift for that special person.

As if rumours of a marriage split weren't enough of a headache for Coldplay's front man Chris Martin, current allegations of plagiarism are now dogging the UK group.

Learn more about small business liability insurance and business insurance quotes for commercial restaurant insurance. Find out about insurance for restaurants online.

A California Appeals Court has upheld a 2004 ruling that threw out a Slesinger Family lawsuit claiming that Disney withheld royalties for Winnie the Pooh.

Downloading files from the internet can be done with torrent trackers. This downloading software allows users to share files quickly and anonymously.

Sports artist and University of Alabama alumni Daniel A. Moore was sued three years ago by U. of Alabama, which claims he has no right to paint the Crimson Tide.

Using reference photos when creating paintings or drawings can be convenient, but there are several important things to consider.