Copyrighted images in registry

slabfab

I've been out looking at some of the registry sets and I notice that a good number of images there are from auctions sites. I've seen Teletrade, Heritage, DavidLawrence and others. Is this OK? Is this not copyright infringement?

tradedollarnut

I have been told by ANR that I'm welcome to use their images if I buy a coin from their auction. I think that's only appropriate .... I'd have to think twice about doing business with an auction company if they didn't extend that courtesy.

LindeDad

I agree they sell you the coin. And in a way your giving them credit for listing their credits.

fcloud

Don't do it without asking their permission. I have not been turned down on any, but many want a tag line. You may own the coin, but you don't own their photos.

slabfab

I emailed Teletrade. I got a nice reply saying that it was OK to use their images in the registry, for as long as I own the coins.

LincolnCentMan

I would imagin if an auction company told THE BUYER that they couldnt use the image of the coin they bought, they'd be shooting their selves in the foot. I think they probably put the copy right on the images to protect the buyer. Even so, I'd probably ask before using their image... even if I bought the coin.

David

monsterman

copyright infringement

>>>You may own the coin, but you don't own their photos.>>>

please understand copyright laws.....its all about profiteering...so you used their pics for this or that.....and the damages are????its not a big deal

now if you used their pics in a book or to make money..you better get a release which could be free or they could charge you as it all depends on a case by case basis


also ...fyi for trademarks....for trademarks to be deemed of value a company must defend them on a constant basis and the heavies do so regularly....i know a guy with a store and he always uses others trademarks in advertizing...once he gets the cease and desist letter in the mail .....he does...by then its on to a new ad campaign....so he made 5,000 of their logo....nobody cares....and its not enough to turn the lawyers on for.....but if he didnt stop when told to corps would have no choice but to sue if they want to show a track record of trademark defense...which is what they HAVE TO SHOW when they go after someone who is truely pi$$ing them off with infringement


monsterman

fcloud

monsterman,

Corportate logos and photos are two different things. If I take a photo, the image belongs to me even if I sell or allow someone to use the photo, that does not give them the right to duplicate or sell that image. Take a perfessional photo to a store that has duplication machines, and see what happens. If the photo is not abour 75 years old or older they cannot and will not make a copy for you.

Like I said in an earlier reply, ask for their permission--it is not that hard. I know I have never been turned down when asking. Many of the companies are glad to allow you to use their photo because it could be another means of advertising for them if they as for a tag line such as, "Image coutesy of ________." One of the aution houses was very specific on how the photo is used, and they let you know not to use it anywhere other than where the permission is granted.

And don't fool youself to believe that no one is using the registry to make a profit. I know it is agaist the rules but I have seen the rules broken when the Fivaz Collection was listed as a set by B&M right before the auction. I'm pretty sure I have seen coins listed on ebay pointing back to registry sets, too.