If a person links to your website and that link has a copyrighted image is that infringement?

Copying images from your site that you own without permission of the copyright owner may be infringement, depending on 1) the nature of the image,...

U.S. Department of the Treasury has a very helpful website explaining the use of facsimile currency:...

I have a question regarding using.photos.

You need permission from the owner of the copyright in the photo. It may be the photographer. Or the subject of the photo may have taken the...

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What should I do if a corporation files an action seeking a court order against me? What would be my next step?

If you get sued for copyright infringement you need to respond the complaint within 21 days of when it is properly "served" on you or delivered to...

Copyright comes into existence at the moment a work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression. If you reproduce, adapt and publish emails written...

What are some reputable sites for using templates on asking permission for translations?

Many publishers have license request templates on their websites. You explain the nature of the use requested and submit the request with the touch...

U.S Copyright law has no extra-territprial effect. In other words, whether or not your works are infringed outside the U.S. depends on the...

I am producing a wine that I want to name "Symphony No. 9" after Beethoven's masterpiece. Is this legal?

The Estate of Beethoven is not your problem. Symphony is the name of a varietal grape. Aside from whether or not anyone else is using the word...

One of the exclusive rights a copyright owner has is the right to adapt a work or create derivative works. "Using" the full text of a book...

I place ads for paid employees on Craigslist and suddenly one of my competitors is copying my ad word for word.

No. That is copyright infringement. No copyright registration is necessary for you to own a copyright in your ad. If it was copied and you lose...