On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 06:01:39 +0100, Jen Simmons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Jan 18, 2006, at 6:47 PM, nikadigital wrote: > >> it doesn't matter >> if you are making money or doing this for charity. you must secure >> clearance. > > This just isn't true. There are many times when you can use material > that is owned by others without their permission. I can do a story > about Home Depot, for example, use their logo, film in front of their > store and talk all about them without their permission. Nikidigital was talking about copyright. Logos are usuallly not covered by copyrights (they're not Works), and Home Depot certainly don't have copyrights covering their storefronts. What you're talking about is not copyrights! > It's called FAIR USE, and there are many many times people can use > footage created or owned by others, images and trademarks and public > appearances and such. No, Fair Use related to using copyrighted works. - Andreas -- <URL: http://www.solitude.dk/ > Commentary on media, communication, culture and technology. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
