If I do a digital illustration and put it online, is it still copyrighted to myself even if I dont file all the paperwork? I remember hearing in class that regardless of the papers filed, If create an original piece it is C to myself regardless~ so I am safe against people who may want to snatch my character/design concept? Am I and other artists protected under something regardless of what paper work we send in ?
2007-02-20 09:24:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Copyright requires a fixed form, i would recommend a paper printout and a CDR burn of the file (not rewritable) before putting on-line. All Berne countries will recognize your copyright automatically. However, you are responsible for finding the infringers, and you cannot sue for infringement until the copyright is registered (costs $45 at the Library of Congress). Remember, copyright is for outright stealing, it does not protect against someone making their own original drawings or designs, even if it looks "somewhat" similar yours. If you have a character that could be pictured in many poses, then the only protection would be to create a Trademark, a very expensive and complex proposition, but that is what the big studios do.
2007-02-20 09:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All art is copyrighted by the artist as soon as the piece is complete. Just sign & date it when your done. I like to take a photo of all my work just in case. If you post any work online put a watermark on a copy of your piece. It may help some if it does get stolen by someone online.
2007-02-20 18:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by vanne676 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋