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So you create an artwork or poster or whatever.... is then copywritten?... or do you have to submit it somewhere... get it out into the public or something?... or do you just send it to yourself in the mail....
whats the deal with this?
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08-14-2006, 06:34 PM #1
just how do you copyright something....
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08-14-2006, 06:49 PM #2
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08-14-2006, 06:49 PM #3
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08-14-2006, 06:50 PM #4
technically, once the art is completed it is copyrighted.
two options:
1. put it in an envelope and have it certified mailed to yourself. never open it. it is now a dated and sealed federal document and will stand up to a degree in court.
2. US copyrights cost less than 50 bux, just go here http://www.copyright.gov/
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08-14-2006, 06:54 PM #5
no it won't. I've been told this by multiple copyright lawers.
Originally Posted by Steve Chanks
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08-14-2006, 06:58 PM #6
"...send it off in a letter to yourself."
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08-14-2006, 06:58 PM #7
Word? Originally Posted by andydiesel
Seems like I've been told that by a ton of ppl for years
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08-14-2006, 07:12 PM #8
chanks is right on the first point: technically, all you have to do is have it in a "permanent" form - that is, electronic file on a disc of some sort or have it on paper. recordings are copywritten from creation on any kind of digital media. that said, you should contact nels jacobsen - he's a poster artist, a lawyer, and very involved with the API and will point you in the right direction to find good, solid answers (though i'm sure he can't give you binding legal advice). one thing i definitely got from listening to him was that, no matter what, if you know of anyone infringing on your copyright, you have to pursue it, otherwise you can't try to enforce your copyright later and expect it to hold up - if you didn't pursue it in every instance (even something as little as the people making bootleg pins of poster art on ebay), why would a judge believe you suddenly care so much about it?
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08-14-2006, 07:31 PM #9
a copyright naturally exists simply by it being created. you have to be able to prove it's creation. the best way to do this is file with the copyright office. you can have a copyright symbol on your work but you simply can't act on it legally until it's filed with them.
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08-14-2006, 07:32 PM #10
Yeah, talk to Nels. He'll set you straight. I think he's 'jagmo' on GP.
Crosshair pushing here until its limit the bringing together.
www.crosshairchicago.com
"Every single Crosshair poster I've ever seen is almost exactly the same. Do these guys even have a bit of creativity in them? I mean, come one - shitty old building pics photoshopped with text over them. Pretty pathetic to say the least."
"it just seems like so little effort is put into creating this? am i missing something?"
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