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Jennifer L. Bales 		 

Can an idea be copyrighted?


 
 
I was wondering, can I copyright an idea? If I have a great idea for Holiday poses, can I copyright that idea or can I only copyright the actual photos? I had a brainstorm idea for holiday photos, but then was viewing other photographer's galleries here on BP and found I was not the first to have this brainstorm idea. I already bought all of the stuff to take the pics, and wanted to be sure I wasnt infringing on any "idea" copyright laws. However, if that person hasn't copyrighted the idea, can I do it? My guess is that I can only copyright my actual photos and not the idea.

Jen


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October 28, 2005

 

BetterPhoto Member 		  You cannot infringe on a pose anymore than someone could copyright the idea to tie the wrapper on the bread bag BEFORE you put it into the pantry.


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October 28, 2005

 

Justin G. 		  Just let us know what all of your ideas for the poses are in great detail and we'll let you know ;-) j/k. I would assume you couldn't copyright a pose but only your photos.


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October 29, 2005

 

Jennifer L. Bales 		  Thanks everyone. That's what I thought!
Justin.... LOVE the logo!! Very original and I love the graphic impact. Did you hire someone or did you make it yourself? It's really cool!

Jen


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October 29, 2005

 

Justin G. 		  Thank you Jennifer, such a compliment! I made it myself late one night when I got bored. It really was a pretty easy task in photoshop. I just created the filmstrip and put images into, then made them all one layer and resized and skewed and things. Thanks again!


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October 29, 2005

 
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