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Inspired or Infringed?
Some great articles discussing whether virtually identical images constitute infringement. Take a look and decide for yourself: Copycat or Not – from PDN When Does Similar Become Too Similar –...
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Are You Protected If You Haven’t Trademarked Your Business Name?
Federally trademarking your business name/brand/tagline (for a mere $275 for most TMs) is definitely the best course of action to take once you establish your unique photography brand. However, what...
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Errors & Omissions Insurance?
Professional photographers generally carry liability and equipment insurance. One often overlooked option is Errors and Omissions (E&O) liability insurance. Especially popular among stock and media...
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The Trademark Process
The end result of applying for a Trademark is receipt of a Certificate of Registration. However, there are several steps in the process. Hopefully this post demystifies the procedure a bit. Typically,...
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Joey Lawrence Speaks Out on Imitation.
A reader recently sent a link to photographer + prodigy Joey Lawrence. He vents about copycat photographer Diego Verges and his images of the Mentawai people. Verges’ photos are blatant copies of...
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Do the WRITE thing.
In the last week, I’ve heard from a handful of photographers dealing with copyright infringement. It’s sad. It’s offensive. It’s disrespectful. If you’re a photographer just starting out (and there are...
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How to be YOU.
If you’re reading this, you already know we value originality. In fact, we shout its merit from the rooftops. While a large portion of our mission is to defend copyright in the photography industry...
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10 Ways to Infuse Your Work With Your Personality
Keri Smith is a brilliant artist, illustrator and writer. She’s also the author of a variety of books including Living Out Loud – Activities to Fuel a Creative Life, which is now next on my to-read...
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