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What is considered copyright infringement?

Definition of copyright infringement by the U.S. Copyright Office:

As a general matter, copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.

This is pretty clear what it means.

However, to some “artists” it’s [...]

The concept of Microstock

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How does it work, this Microstock model?

Here are the facts:

Photographs, 3D and vector illustrations, Flash, footage and audio files are being offered to everyone at extremely low prices.

Credit based purchases can be as low as $1 for an image or audio file while a subscription [...]

Copyright Infringement - What do I do?

Here is a step by step plan what you should consider doing after you discovered your “stolen” content.

Click here to find some definitions about copyright associated topics by Andrew D. Epstein, Esquire & Associates.

1. Inform the infringing party

2. Make a DMCA claim to the web [...]

Image rejection reason: Noise

What is noise?

Some cameras “produce” noise more than others. Noise is a “by-product” of the physical process of taking an image with a camera. It’s always there and your goal is to minimize it as good as you can.

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