Who Owns My Scanned Stamp Images?

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Yes, you are right , US and UK copyright laws have their differences, but the spirit of the law of each is similar. Ultimately it is usually best left to Judges. I am clear on one thing-if the intellectual property and copyright is mine I will pursue anyone who uses my images without my written permission. It is as simple as that.

Terry

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I would not entertain representing myself. I have had experience in court represented by a first class barrister, and won. And I will have no hesitation in doing it again.

But my object in posting was to prompt an awareness of basic copyright and intellectual property rights, some comments here demonstrating a clear misconception about ownership of a thing in itself bestowing ownership of its copyright. Nothing too complex about that.

Terry

And I think it covers the majority of cases. I know if you ask me or send me an email asking it's fine. If I suddenly see one of my images just like photography I'll pursue other avenues if I feel it is worth it to me.
Tom

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Denning,

Discussions like this on this forum are never pointless. In point of fact, it's discussion like this that make this forum better. As to misleading anyone, In as the average age of collectors is well above 40, I don't think anyone will be allowed to be led by comments made here. But it might make them think.

This is an interesting topic and can be more so, keep it going.

Art

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I agree with Art. It is a topic that touches many of us.
Tom

lorddenning,

I've spent many hours on your http://postalhistorycorner.blogspot...ates_05.html Postal History Corner and
I'm just amazed at the details and the amount of time, effort and
money you must have put into in.
It appears a real labour of love and you should be credited
for the whole blog or any part of it.
Most of your covers are unique and could easily be recognized
as being from your site due to the cancellation or other
markings.

In my case when I scan lets say a mint Centennial 1c brown
Canada Unitrade 454,it looks no different than any of the other millions out there.

Yes, there might be slight differences such as minor
flyspecks or the way the perforations are separated or
the centering but basically it's the same stamp as
millions others owned by collectors out there.

So how could I own any copyright to this stamp or it's image?

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No lorddenning, it was not. It was a civil case in the Royal Courts of Justice. Nearly two years of preparation, research, expert opinion being sought, and legal consultations. And though the gains were indeed worthwhile, the intricacies and potential for financial ruin were just as perilous as in any IP suit. Which is why I had a good Barrister. The point really is that I did it, and would do it again. As an artist and photographer part of my degree concerned copyright, maybe not in the detail that an IP specialist lawyer would be experienced in, but sufficient to enable me to consider whether legal pursuit might be foolhardy or worthwhile. And now I know for sure I have the tenacity to do it.

The hit on the nervous system was awesome, and I expect would have been similar going the other way. It is not, however, a course I would recommend to others without them first giving it serious consideration.

Terry

Statement of intent need not betray strategy. The enemy may know what you intend but not how you will do it. Normandy, Little Round Top, Blenheim.

Terry

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More than some I think, from some other responses . Lets leave it at that.

Terry

Ps. There was no intent to correct your usage. Or to get personal. And my English ears are no longer sensitive.
TC.