2007-09-10 17:33:58 · 7 answers · asked by Holly 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No.
A. For personal use only
B. No monetary gain
If not "protected" when placed on the Internet, it becomes "publicly disseminated by author".
2007-09-10 17:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by cbsmith300 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
It's copyright infringement if (and most, if not all the time, they are.) the picture is copyrighted and infringement on intellectual property regardless.
Edit: I know a lot of artists who have online galleries and have to deal with this issue.
Edit 2: Pictures on the internet are not automatically public domain. (this was in response to UncleBen's answer. I'm not saying there /are/ none. )
2007-09-10 17:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What kind of picture? If the picture is a trademark, patent, or is copyrighted, it would be a trademark, patent, or copyright violation. If the picture is not trademarked, patented or copyrighted, it is perfectly legal to use it for any use as the picture is in the public domain (the Internet).
2007-09-10 17:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any pictures on the Internet are public domain. There is no problem with you putting that picture on a T shirt, however it is illegal to sell them.
2007-09-10 17:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
research the picture, check its public domain status, and or if the image is copyrighted, you need to ask or risk serious legalities for infringement.
2007-09-10 17:42:16 · answer #5 · answered by Ravin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends,but always ask first, just in case. Why take a chance?
2007-09-10 17:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by lafinlady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes .Copyright law
2007-09-10 17:38:51 · answer #7 · answered by Bob D 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋