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Differences between “Royalty-Free”, “Public Domain”, “Creative Commons” etc
Is there a simple summary somewhere (or can someone provide one) of all the different kinds of legal terms for how and where we can re-use someone else's images?
For example these terms are bandied ...
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Is it “legal” to use copyrighted fonts without a license for non-profit projects?
It is? I just want to use some specific fonts for a non-profit project. I'll never sell or get any money (not myself or anyone related) with this. Not myself or anyone or the makers of those fonts ...
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Is there a way I can find out who owns the rights to an image I want to use on my web app?
Is there a way I can find out who owns the rights to an image I want to use on my web app? Are there any websites that provide that kind of information?
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What copyright considerations should I take when putting work on a personal blog?
I've just started with graphic design, and I want to put some of the stuff I'm doing up on a Tumblr blog. I'm also taking some classes and doing a Certificate Program at MCAD soon, and want to form ...
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Is using a portion of quoted text on a poster a derivative work?
I made a poster, for my own use, that uses a few lines from a well known song and I liked the outcome so much I'd like to share it. However, I'm not sure if taking part of a copyrighted material and ...
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Can I recreate a model and post it?
Can I create a 3d model from pictures that are available on the internet and put it into a small animation and post it on YouTube? For example I want to create a 3d model of a car from images found on ...
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Font copyright when used in images (Helvetica)
I have a specific Helvetica font that I use for text within graphics I am creating for my website, i.e. buttons, pictures.
Do I need a licence or is it sufficient just to have purchased the specific ...
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How to comply with sharealike clause when using creative commons cc-by-sa licensed images in commercial work?
If I want to use images licensed under the creative commons cc-by-sa license, how do I have to share the derivative work in order to comply with the license of the original image?
In particular, how ...
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Repeat client is suddenly demanding intellectual property rights!
A fairly sizable client whom I've done a few jobs for over the past several years has recently contacted me for a new job. We have never had a contract for any of the work I've done for them (I'm a ...
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Making a typeface – should I check if it resembles any non-free or copyrighted typefaces?
I want to make a typeface that I would also let others to download if they happen to like it.
But if I use it on the net, and if I also let other people using it, can I have copyright problems? It’s ...
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Can I take images from Google image search as a base for my creations? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I use portions of stock images for derivative works?
So this is a legal question and I want to know if I can continue the way I work in a commercial environment. ...
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Is it OK to include a stylized reproduction of a copyrighted painting in a design?
I'm working on an icon of a framed painting. I would like the painting to be immediately recognizable to the intended audience, and so am considering doing a stylized reproduction of a particular ...
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What is the copyright of fanart?
I often see professional and amateur artists posting drawings of characters they don't own. Some sell "con sketches" of Marvel's Hulk, others create erotic fanart to Assassin's Creed.
Who is the ...
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If I reference a medical textbook or website for hand drawing bones is that considered copyright infringement?
I can't quite figure this one out. I am not copying a custom piece of work, I am copying something that is available in nature, bones. I am also not tracing it, I am drawing by hand using them as a ...
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Use of images of cartoon characters in iPhone app
I have an app idea which is based on the use of cartoon characters, I would like to include a single image of cartoon characters with their names, the app will be purely for reference and free.
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Should I assign copyright of business card design?
I'm a professional graphic designer, new to freelancing, and I am preparing a proposal for an identity project. The project includes a logo, a business card design, and an electronic letterhead ...
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Can I legally use the Office icons in a website?
Can I legally use Microsoft Office icons in designing my site?
For example:
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Can I freely use the fire exit symbol and similar ISO symbols?
I've been doing some research into this symbol (part of ISO 7010), which I'd like to use:
but I can't find out whether I'm allowed to or not. Is the glyph in the public domain? What about similar ...
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Charging an Intellectual Property transfer fee for design work
So, you've finished a design job (eg. a logo design) and the client asks for your IP surrounding the logo, eg copyright, original artwork files, notes, sketches, all of that stuff that went into ...
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Is it ok to vectorize a photograph of an object (a bicycle, or a tennis racket)?
I'm making an infographic and have found that the best way to make a vector of something is to start with a real something and basically make it monocolor (all black, or all blue). I am wondering if ...
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Establishing the real copyright owner of a font
An increasing collection of fonts are being released for free, but the majority of fonts require a license. For any given font, it's possible to find many versions online, both legal and not. There ...
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What to do if your website design got stolen?
Let say your website design got stolen. You saw your design being used from a different site or company. The only difference from your design is the logo and some images.
What actions can you do to ...
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How do I know which images are copyrighted and not?
Using google images you can find any image you want these days, even high resolution. The question is how do I know what I can use image wise in the graphic design work assuming that the graphic work ...
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Copyright ownership: paid by hour vs. paid by project
I am a freelance web designer. I am working out a contract with a client to revamp an existing site and freshen the design.
In my contract I have some language which I adapted from the AIGA ...
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Client wants to purchase only stock image from my design mockup instead of my design. How to handle?
I am a graphic designer who provided spec work for a client. I worked on an flyer and I gave them 2 options. They went with one, paid for it. Now they have another project and would like to use the ...
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Why are fonts from the 19th century not in the public domain?
(This is probably more a "copyright" question than anything, but I have not found an appropriate StackExchange site for this kind of question.)
Why are fonts like Akzidenz-Grotesk, that were made way ...
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Is vectorizing an image copyright theft if the image is not CC/Public domain?
Is it okay to vectorize this image to make a poster out of it even though the image is not Creative Commons or anything like that? I'm not using any part of the image directly and only going to use it ...
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Inspiration from existing works - where is the limit?
I am trying to create icons for the UI of my website to represent key concepts of my trade such as "translation services", "languages", "translation tools"... and I am having a hard time to come up ...
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Who is the rightful copyright holder of images to Windows components?
I was curious how could TechTalkz copyright images as follows (notice the © sign at the top left corner):
More examples at: techtalkz
From what I know, the copyright holder of these images ...
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Are “formula-images” considered public domain?
Hi all I was wondering if anyone has insight on copyright issues of images that are derived from formulas like "color wheels" etc.
I would like to ask if images like these are in the public domain:
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How do I establish international copyright to my works?
What should I do to establish rights on my work? Does it depend on the country where it was created?
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How to explain the difference between stealing the design and copying the design? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where does inspiration end, where does illegitimate copying start?
How to explain the difference between stealing the design and copying the design? In Web Designs. How ...
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Can you help me with a font licensing question (AKA what is the licensing for my font)?
I'm asking this question on behalf of the occasional new members who ask questions in the following categories (fill in the blanks as appropriate):
Does anyone know the licensing terms for ______ ...
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Where does inspiration end, where does illegitimate copying start?
I'm creating the UI for a web application which will mainly run on Macs. So my goal is to preserve the look and feel of Mac OS. But since I don't use Apples Frameworks I'm not allowed to use their UI ...
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Should stock photos be showcased on photographers website?
I have this client who is a photographer and he wants a website designed for him. The idea that hit me is he wants to show case some of the photos from stock photo sites to his website.
As a moral ...
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What are the consequences of using unlicensed fonts?
I know that whenever somebody makes something and we want to use it, it is better to contribute to them and pay for it. But I have nothing to hide: I have used fonts illegally a few times. Is it ...
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Can an artist display their past work in a portfolio if they were paid to produce it?
I'm creating a website an artist who draws with pencil+paper. The artist has scans and/or prints of all the illustrations completed over several years for various clients. Many of these were for ...
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Who owns the design?
Recently, I hired a graphic designer to design a brand, a web site, business cards and several other things.
After the initial design was complete and we launched, we have continued to make changes ...
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Is it ethical to copy the work of other designers?
I am not a graphic designer. I do not consider myself one. I have no grasp of color theory, nor the means or sense of style to create harmonious and tasteful designs. I do, however, possess a good ...
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Can I use portions of stock images for derivative works?
I have some stock vector files from istock that I'd like to use as the starting point for a logo. I'd like to stress I wouldn't be using the original image in the logo - but using as a starting point ...
