----- Original Message ----- From: "Markus Maurer" Subject: RE: Copyright on photos?
> > I think that's the point whether a photo is copyrighted or not, if it's not > regarded as a work of art, anybody can use it... > but I am just guessing > You are just guessing. To be certain, you might want to look at the Treaty of Berne, which was signed in (I believe) 1978, and covers international copyright. I also might be a good idea to check on the copyright laws of the country you reside in, as well as the copyright laws of the countries you do business with. Any Treaty of Berne signatory country should have fairly similar copyright laws, provided they are living up to the agreement that they signed. As a general guide, whether an image is considered "art" isn't germaine to copyright law. What is germaine is ownership of the image. In Tanja's case, she could take the 1 hour place that copied her work to task for cutting into her income. Whether this would be a good move or not depends on individual circumstances, as sometimes enforcing your rights is not the wisest thing to do. William Robb
