The latest copyright articles from BJP

Freetard or visionary?

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:53:00 GMT

Diane Smyth BJP

Jonathan Worth says abandoning traditional copyright in favour of Creative Commons sharing has saved his portrait business Jonathan Worth says abandoning traditional copyright in favour of Creative Commons sharing has saved his portrait business

BBC's Twitter statement is "unacceptable", says NUJ

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:42:15 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The National Union of Journalists' freelance organiser has attacked BBC's justifications for using, without authorisation, images posted on Twitter The National Union of Journalists' freelance organiser has attacked BBC's justifications for using, without authorisation, images posted on Twitter

Blogger denies settling Daily Mail case

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:39:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Despite assurances from the Daily Mail that it had reached an agreement with Alice Taylor over the unauthorised use of her images, the blogger says that the British newspaper has yet to agree to her terms Despite assurances from the Daily Mail that it had reached an agreement with Alice Taylor over the unauthorised use of her images, the blogger says that the British newspaper has yet to agree to her terms

Mail Online accused of infringing on photographer's copyright [update]

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:24:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The Daily Mail's online picture editors have been accused of publishing a photographer's images despite being denied permission to use them The Daily Mail's online picture editors have been accused of publishing a photographer's images despite being denied permission to use them

Mail Online accused of infringing on photographer's copyright

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:24:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

BBC caught in Twitter copyright row [newly updated]

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Katie Poole, Olivier Laurent BJP

Bloggers and photographers are calling on the BBC to rethink its use of Twitter images during its news broadcasts after failing to credit copyright owners Bloggers and photographers are calling on the BBC to rethink its use of Twitter images during its news broadcasts after failing to credit copyright owners

BBC caught in Twitter copyright row [updated]

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Katie Poole, Olivier Laurent BJP

BBC caught in Twitter copyright row

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Katie Poole, Olivier Laurent BJP

Photo agency wins landmark copyright victory

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:06:43 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Mavrix Photo, a Los Angeles and Miami-based celebrity photography agency, has won "a landmark victory" in an ongoing copyright infringement case, setting a potential precedent that could benefit photographers and other photo agencies Mavrix Photo, a Los Angeles and Miami-based celebrity photography agency, has won "a landmark victory" in an ongoing copyright infringement case, setting a potential precedent that could benefit photographers and other photo agencies

Moral rights key to intellectual property reform, says photo industry in response to Government proposals

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:14:11 GMT

Simon Bainbridge BJP

The Government's proposed reforms of intellectual property are criticised by the British Photographic Council, which says creators should have an unwaivable right to be identified as author of their works. The Government's proposed reforms of intellectual property are criticised by the British Photographic Council, which says creators should have an unwaivable right to be identified as author of their works.

Dismay at Government proposals to introduce IP reform, including orphan works legislation

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:14:00 GMT

Simon Bainbridge BJP

[Updated] The Government's proposed reforms of intellectual property are criticised by the British Photographic Council, which says creators should have an unwaivable right to be identified as author of their works. [Updated] The Government's proposed reforms of intellectual property are criticised by the British Photographic Council, which says creators should have an unwaivable right to be identified as author of their works.

Government commits to reforming intellectual property systems [updated]

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:31:00 GMT

Simon Bainbridge BJP

Orphan works is back on the agenda, following the Government's acceptance of Professor Hargreaves' recommendations for the reform of the UK's intellectual property legislation. Orphan works is back on the agenda, following the Government's acceptance of Professor Hargreaves' recommendations for the reform of the UK's intellectual property legislation.

PLUS licensing registry needs photographers' support

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:38:06 GMT

David Hoffman BJP

Some call PLUS "the largest evolutionary step for the imaging industry since the internet arrived", while others remain wary of yet another system designed to simplify image licensing. David Hoffman, a moderator on the Editorial Photographers UK and Ireland website and an advocate for the system in the UK, explains why he thinks it is so important professional photographers sign up for the PLUS registry. Some call PLUS "the largest evolutionary step for the imaging industry since the internet arrived", while others remain wary of yet another system designed to simplify image licensing. David Hoffman, a moderator on the Editorial Photographers UK and Ireland website and an advocate for the system in the UK, explains why he thinks it is so important professional photographers sign up for the PLUS registry.

Small businesses warned against infringing on photographers' copyright

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:35:55 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The Forum of Private Business has issued a warning to small business owners against using, without authorisation, images they don't own The Forum of Private Business has issued a warning to small business owners against using, without authorisation, images they don't own

Small businesses warned against infringing on photographers' copyright [update]

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Association of Photographers "disappointed" by Hargreaves' Review

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:15:25 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The Association of Photographers has expressed its disappointment after Professor Ian Hargreaves refused to address photographer's moral rights as part of his proposed review of the UK's copyright system The Association of Photographers has expressed its disappointment after Professor Ian Hargreaves refused to address photographer's moral rights as part of his proposed review of the UK's copyright system

Orphan Works legislation proposed [update]

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:20:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Photographers remain cautious after the government has been advised to introduce new legislation that would enable the licensing of Orphan Works Photographers remain cautious after the government has been advised to introduce new legislation that would enable the licensing of Orphan Works

Orphan Works legislation proposed

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:17:31 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The government has been advised to introduce new legislation that would enable the licensing of Orphan Works The government has been advised to introduce new legislation that would enable the licensing of Orphan Works

Getty Images contributors urged not to sign new contracts

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:03:48 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Organisations worldwide have denounced Getty Images' new contract, which allows the transfer of images from the agency's rights-managed to royalty-free collections Organisations worldwide have denounced Getty Images' new contract, which allows the transfer of images from the agency's rights-managed to royalty-free collections

Getty Images in acquisition spree, snaps up PicScout and Photolibrary

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:15:51 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Getty Images has acquired PicScout, an Israeli company that operates an image recognition system used by photographers to track the use of their images online Getty Images has acquired PicScout, an Israeli company that operates an image recognition system used by photographers to track the use of their images online

Daily Mail accused of lifting Flickr image [new update]

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:45:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Three photographers now claim that the Daily Mail and Mail Online have used, without authorisation, several "all-rights reserved" images they posted online Three photographers now claim that the Daily Mail and Mail Online have used, without authorisation, several "all-rights reserved" images they posted online

Daily Mail accused of lifting Flickr image [update]

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

A second photographer has come forward after BJP reported that the Daily Mail and Mail Online had used, without authorisation, several "all-rights reserved" images posted online A second photographer has come forward after BJP reported that the Daily Mail and Mail Online had used, without authorisation, several "all-rights reserved" images posted online

Daily Mail accused of lifting Flickr image

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:51:32 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The Daily Mail is facing new claims that it used, without authorisation, an "all-rights reserved" image posted on Flickr The Daily Mail is facing new claims that it used, without authorisation, an "all-rights reserved" image posted on Flickr

BAPLA to offer intellectual property services

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:37:28 GMT

Chloe Lloyd BJP

The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies has unveiled a new legal service that will give members free access to specialist intellectual property legal advice The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies has unveiled a new legal service that will give members free access to specialist intellectual property legal advice

Photographic organisations unite for Bill of Rights campaign

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:37:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

A number of photographic organisations across the world have launched a new campaign to promote the rights of creative people A number of photographic organisations across the world have launched a new campaign to promote the rights of creative people