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Old 06-18-2009, 02:12 AM
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Default Re: Image Copyright..

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Originally Posted by weegillis View Post
Under international copyright law going back to the 80s, at least, derivatives are still covered by the original copyright. Unless the image is registered under Creative Commons (or similar body) giving derivative permission with credit to the creator (rights holder), or the creator gives explicit permission, a derivative is a copyright infringement.
My understanding is that if someone loads my photograph or graphic into their image processor and makes a few changes, then turns it into a new jpg, or whatever, it becomes a new product. (I'm talking U.S. laws)

Can you link me to any documents to correct me ?
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