As photographers, we often tend to think that we are the owner of the photograph and we can post them anywhere. Sometimes, we do not even bother to ask the person for whom we clicked these photographs, or the persons who may be there in the frame. This is where we invite troubles and landContinue reading “‘Authorship’ and ‘Ownership’ of Copyright in a Photograph in India”
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Registration of Copyright in a Photograph
Is it necessary to register copyright in a photograph to claim copyright? No. You acquire copyright in a photograph automatically, without any legal formality. Copyright comes into existence as soon as you click a photograph. The photograph need not be a final edited image to claim your copyright in it. However, certificate of registration ofContinue reading “Registration of Copyright in a Photograph”
Copyright in a Photograph
What is copyright? Copyright is a bundle of right that is provided to owners of original literary, dramatic, musical, artistic as well as sound recording and cinematograph films to exclusively reproduce their work or substantial part of it. It ensures certain minimum safeguards of the rights of authors over their creations, thereby protecting and rewardingContinue reading “Copyright in a Photograph”
How to avoid cliché in Photography?
Being a photographer myself, I have seen countless number of useful tips online to become better at photography. All these tips will just tell you how to click good pictures. But what is next? In this digital world, clicking pictures has become more like taking everyday shower. No wonder, people nowadays can click more thanContinue reading “How to avoid cliché in Photography?”
10 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Point and Shoot Camera
Myth: More the Megapixel better the camera. Reality: First, it is the quality, not just quantity of megapixel which decides how good a camera is. A camera with 12-14 mega-pixel is more than sufficient. If you are getting more mega-pixel at the same price, then be informed that you might be compromising with the otherContinue reading “10 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Point and Shoot Camera”
Registration and Assignment of Copyright on a Photograph in India: FAQs
1. Is photograph an ‘artistic work’ within the meaning of Indian Copyright Act? As per Section 2(c)(i) of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, (the “Act“) a photograph is an ‘artistic work‘ even though it may not possess any artistic quality. 2. Who is considered to be the ‘author’ in a photograph? As per Section 2(d)(iv) ifContinue reading “Registration and Assignment of Copyright on a Photograph in India: FAQs”
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