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It's often challenging to identify and contact the rightsholder. If there is no indication on or around the image, check in the metadata. If there is still no indication of ownership, use a service such as TinEye to locate other instances of that image, and see if they have any copyright information.
If you can get the photographer's name, you may be able to get contact information from a professional association database. Even services such as WhitePages can be helpful.
If you are unable to identify or locate the rightsholder, you cannot use the material. There is no exception for "orphan works" in the law.
The book should have a complete photo credit for the image (in small print beneath or beside it, on the copyright page, or in an index). Contact the rightsholder in writing with details of your proposed usage.
Another option is to try to locate the image at one of the large clearinghouses, such as Corbis or Getty Images. Licensing from them might cost a bit more than going directly to the photographer, but it is considerably easier.
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Do you have to have permission to use a photo of shrek on your 87 camaro drag racing car?
Shriek is a copyrighted image. It is illegal to use this image without written permission from the whomever holds the copyright.Shriek is a copyrighted image. It is illegal to use this image without written permission from the whomever holds the copyright.
Can you use Queen of England's image in advertising?
You can not use anyone elses image for advertising unless you get their permission.
What can you do with a copyrighted image?
nothing really unless you have permission to use it
How does copyright apply when you are editing an image to use as your own?
If you are altering someone else's image, you need their permission.
Can you use an image from The Wizard of Oz in an ad?
Not without permission from the rightsholder.
Can you use a copyright image on your website?
With permission from the copyright holder, yes.
How do you remove proof-do noy copy from a photo with the photograghers permission?
Photographers will keep a copy of the image without the watermark. If they have given you the rights to the image or permission to use the image without the watermark then they will provide you with that copy.
What is a copyrighted image?
It is an image that has been put as copyright. This means others may not use this image without permission, or legal action can be taken.
Can one copy an image that is trademarked for use on a totally unrelated item?
No. If an image is trademarked for anything, you need specific permission from the owner of the image in order to use it. No matter what you use the image for, the owner of the image can still sue you for copyright infringement (I've seen it happen).
What is the difference between owning an image and owning the copyright to an image?
Owning an image or the copyright to an image are the same thing. When you hold the copyright to an image it is yours to do with whatever you will, and you can decide who has permission to use it or not. There is no difference.
How can you get permission to use the spider man image for your film?
Ask Peter Parker first.
How can I use a Monopoly game image?
The images in Monopoly are copyright, which means you will need legal permission from the games copyright holders to publish the image.
