 Laura Watts |
Copy right Were can I get stamp to stamp the back of my photo so that someone can not take them to like walmart and have pictures copied?
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
You should be able to use any of the custom stamp makers... Usually you can put in orders at office supply stores, or on the web. Keep in mind that someon can work to erase that stamp (or otherwise obscure it.) You may also want to consider adding a watermark copyright onto the image itself, although that won't stop someone from just trimming off the bottom edge ;)
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Craig m. Zacarelli |
i think Staples makes stamps. Craig-
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Michael H. Cothran |
Any office supply store should be able to make you one. Just be sure you ask for instant drying, PERMANENT ink, so that once you stamp the back, it will not rub off. Michael H. Cothran
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Holly Marie Spoonley |
Is it better to get a stamp with the photographer's name or the company name for the copyright?
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Mark Feldstein |
The photographer holds the copyright not the company the photographer works for unless they have a written contract or agreement to the contrary. Also, while it's important to place the copyright notice on all your photographs, it's equally important to register them (which may be done in batches) with the copyright office in Washington. http://www.copyright.gov Youa're looking for the form FA (fine arts) and there's lots of useful info there as well. The ASMP.org site has useful info too. AND, remember, putting a CR notice on your work doesn't stop someone from actually duplicating your work without permission. All it does is place them on notice that the work is protected and that they shouldn't duplicate it without your consent. For our fellow BP members Walmart is a major offender (or should I say infringer) of copyright laws. The people operating their mini-labs either don't get any training in this significant issue, or don't care. The way to get them to stop is first to catch them duplicating your work without authorization and to send the store manager a letter telling them they've infringed on your right and unless they pay you damages, you intend to commence an action against them in the United States District Court for the district of ________ (wherever the store is). This usually gets their attention. And if your work is registered and you've got a good case to prove they duped your work without your consent, then find a lawyer who specializes in intellectual property, get their read on your case and think seriously about suing them. Walmart has a tendency to back off when they get sued for one thing or another. And, statutory damages under the federal copyright laws (there is no state copyright btw), can be up to thousands of dollars payable to the photographer as the aggrieved party. Take it light but protect your rights.
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