Copyright Law Information and FAQs

Is the Getty Images Settlement Demand letter a scam? If you are being harassed by Getty Images and what to know if you have to pay the demand settlement amount, read on...

FAQs about cease and desist letters and settlement demand letters. Who can send letters? Do you need an attorney? What is a cease and desist? What is a settlement demand offer? Do you have to pay when you get a settlement demand letter? Also, information about Getty Images demand letters.

Are settlement demand letters legalized extortion? The real legal question you need to answer before paying on a settlement demand letter from Getty Images, AP, or anyone else is simple to ask, but not so simple to answer: "Do you really owe the money being demanded by the sender, to the sender?"

FAQs About Sending Cease and Desist Order Letters. Is it legal to send an email cease and desist order to someone, or do you have to send it through regular postal service mail?

How Can Getty Demand I Pay More For An Image Than They Sell It For? A Settlement Demand Letter is almost always punitive in nature. That means, Getty will charge more than the image is worth to "punish you." Does Getty have a tort? Can they really demand huge amounts of money in settlements?

California state law prohibits transferring copyrights from the author/creator to a client under "Work for Hire" agreements unless the creator is also treated as an employee. To get copyrights you must first purchase workers' comp insurance and withhold taxes from any payments made.

If you created your own meta tag data you own the copyrights. And, if you hire someone and to create it for you, the copyrights are yours. But if you sign a contract giving an SEO company the rights, you could be in serious trouble.

Are automatic protection laws enough to protect your copyrights? What are advantages to registering a copyright? Learn how the best way to protect your copyrighted works,

Information about automatic copyright protection. As of January 1, 1978, under U.S. copyright law, a work is automatically protected by copyright when it is created. For this automatic protection to exist you do not have to register with the U.S. Copyright Office, or even have published your work.

Free tips on how to apply for a copyright. What are the fees for registering a copyright? What are "mandatory deposits?" Find the right form, print an application, or apply on line.

What is the de minimis principle? The de minimis principle simply means “some things are just too small to be bothered with.” This principal applies to many areas of law, including copyrights.

How can I show something has a copyright? How should I use the copyright symbol? What is the right format to indicate a copyright? How can I check to see if something has a copyright?

Can I seal and mail something to myself to establish proof of a copyright? This practice is often referred to as the “poor man’s copyright.” It is anything but reliable, and may or may not offer evidence in a court or law should legal action result from your claim to ownership.

What is the duration of a copyright? How long do automatic copyrights last? Are copyright laws that same in all countries?

What does a copyright protect? You do not have to formally register a copyright to have some protection for written works, artwork, and many other forms of expression

What are the differences between copyrights, patents, and trademarks? What do they protect? Know the difference and protect your intellectual property, inventions, corporate identity, and products.

Can I Ignore a Getty Settlement Demand Letter? Do I have to pay the amount they are demanding for using an unlicensed image? Advise on what to do if you get a cease and desist, settlement demand letter from Getty Images.

Do you know when you can and cannot use images found on Flickr, Facebook, under Creative Commons? Copyright laws are confusing enough without seeing conflicting policies on social networks, search engines, and even on YouTube.

FAQs About Cease & Desist Letters: Can you write and send your own cease and desist letter to someone else, or do you need to hire a lawyer to send one for you?

FAQs About Cease & Desist Orders. What are are cease and desist orders used for?

What is a settlement demand letter? If Getty Images has sent you a demand settlement letter asking for payment for using unlicensed image(s) on your website, you have probably been sent two legal demands, a cease and desist order and a demand for payment...

Copyright Infringement Scams - How some companies, lawyers and photographers are setting up scams to trick consumers into violating copyright laws and then send settlement demand letters.