Are photos considered intellectual property?

In the United States, images and photos are items of Intellectual Property; thus, the photographer is automatically regarded as the owner of the images even if he or she is not present in the photographs. Under copyright law, the owner of a photograph has exclusive rights to that photograph.

Does GDPR cover photos?

Does GDPR apply to photographs? Despite what some service providers are claiming, the GDPR does not directly include photographs as sensitive personal data covered by the regulations! However, they could come under GDPR when stored with other attached or connected information.

Can photos be trademarked?

Yes, you can trademark an image with the USPTO if its used in the branding of your product (such as a logo). Otherwise, you probably want a copyright on the image. Trademarking an image is a tricky subject, because we have often found that what folks really are after is a copyright.

Can you copyright a picture of someone?

Image Rights and You While you’re not entitled to use a photo of you that someone else holds the copyright of, they’re also limited in what they can do with it. You might not have rights to the photo, but you do have rights to your likeness and reputation.

Do I own the copyright to the work Someone creates for me?

If I pay someone to create something for me, do I own the copyright to the work? The answer to that question first depends on whether the person you’re paying to create the work is your employee, or whether you’re paying the person informally to do the work as an “independent contractor.”

Is it legal to republish a photo you’ve taken?

However, there are a few laws that govern photography. Firstly, if the photograph is owned by you, then you can republish to your heart’s content. If the photograph was taken in a public place, (local laws and laws governing minors not withstanding), generally you can publish the pictures however you want.

Is it legal to take pictures of celebrities in their underwear?

Generally speaking yes, which is why we see pictures of celebs in their underwear all the time. It’s not a simple yes or no question. It depends on how the photo is used and may depend on how famous the person is. There are two distinct legal theories that cover the issue: rights of privacy and rights of publicity.

Can I use a photograph from a public event in an article?

Yes, the photograph is owned by the person. Yes the photograph was taken at a public event, in a public area. My immediate impression was that it would be OK to use in an article. Just looking for some opinions to the contrary