Tag archives: DMCA

Photo backgrounds and copyright infringement

By Susan Ross (US) on January 5, 2023 Posted in Copyright

Many companies post photos on social media in order to promote their businesses. A recent federal court ruling demonstrates how simple it is to become subject to a copyright infringement lawsuit because of the background of the photo. (Petersen v. Diesel Power Gear LLC, No. 1:21-cv-08827 (SDA) (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 21, 2022) (2022 WL 17832314).) Background … Continue reading

Copyright Office to Decrease DMCA Agent Registration Fees by 94%

By Susan Ross (US) on November 29, 2016 Posted in Copyright

As of December 1, 2016, the U.S. Copyright Office will be decreasing the fees to register a “notice and takedown” agent to $6. Any website (including social media site) that accepts third party content may be interested in taking advantage of the “safe harbor” offered in the U.S., and those that have already registered an … Continue reading