Copyright, Trademark, and Intellectual Property for Photographers
Copyright, Trademark, and Intellectual Property for Photographers
Class Description
Whether you photograph weddings, capture senior portraits, or shoot high-fashion images, understanding key concepts like intellectual property, copyright, and trademarks is an essential part of succeeding a working photographer.
Join Rachel Rodgers to explore the core concepts of intellectual property that every photographer should know. You’ll learn when and why you need model releases. You’ll also learn how to create client service agreements that protect your best interests. Rachel will also guide you through common infringement issues many photographers face.
The skills you learn in this course will enable to you to be your own best advocate, and both defend and profit from your images.
Lessons
1Intro to Advanced IP for Photographers 2Looking Through the Lens of IP 3Protecting Your IP 4Client Service Agreements 5Grant of Rights and Copyrights 6The 5 Rights of Copyright 7Guarantee and Cancellation Clauses 8Boilerplate Clauses 9Lessons Learned: Christa Meola 10Copyright Registration 11Works for Hire 12How-to: Copyright Registration 13Ways to Prevent Photo Theft 14Ways to Handle Copyright Infringers 15When It's Not InfringmentReviews