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PICSEL, DACS Or Neither? - A brief introduction collective licensing

Collective Management Organizations simplify the complex world of copyright and royalties. They collect payments on your behalf—whether from reproduction in books or photocopying at libraries. They take a small commission and distribute the remaining balance allowing members to streamline income from various sources. For photographers there two main bodies, DACS & PICSEL but which one, if any is right for you?


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AI, Text & Data Mining and what it means for you

Reprinted with permission of the Association of Photographers (AOP)

Why should photographers and image-makers be concerned about the newly proposed Text and Data Mining exception?

  • Up to this point, the UK’s copyright framework has arguably been among the most innovation-friendly and world-leading pieces of legislation protecting creators, with careful

 

 

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Cardiff Steal

Jonathan Webb infringement

 

Court awards damages of £2851.42 for a single infringing image on a website

In 2015 EPUK member and photographer Jonathan Webb won a particularly flagrant case that set a record multiplier for  damages, and also held company directors personally liable despite the  protections limited company status offers. Webb has now set a further precedent, achieving an award for time spent dealing with an infringement. Moreover, he obtained permission from the High Court to publish a transcript of the judgement. 

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Update: DACS, Payback and Creators' Rights

As you may be aware, there are changes to DACS' Payback scheme that have been forced on photographers and DACS by the Copyright Licensing Agency.

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AI & potential changes to copyright law - A primer Copyright infringements abroad and how to manage themGDPR compliance issues DACS or PICSEL? Licensing Images for postcard printing ► Photographing in public places - where/when/is it allowed? Pricing for social media How to assert moral rights Chasing late payers Employing bailiffs to recover monies