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Intellectual Property for Photographers

In "Legal Pitfalls in Taking or Using Photographs of Copyright Material, Trademarks and People," Lien Verbauwhede, of the World Intellectual Property Organization answers the following questions:

1. MAKING PHOTOS OF COPYRIGHT MATERIAL

2. MAKING PHOTOS OF TRADEMARKS

3. MAKING PHOTOS OF PEOPLE

But keep in mind Verbauwhede's admonition: "It is true that the applicable laws of countries are, broadly speaken, similar. Yet, there are important differences. ii It is impossible to deal with here every law applicable to photographyiii, or to discuss the relevant laws of all the countries worldwide. This article, therefore, cannot be a substitute for legal advice in a particular business context. To know how the relevant laws apply to specific facts and circumstances, please seek advice from a competent local lawyer."
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