By Naomi Korn, CEO Media-rich content can be engaging, informative and comprehensive. But did you know that a single audio-visual recording can contain a surprising number of rights? The footage, script, music, photographs and graphics may all be protected separately. Performers may have their own rights, while privacy, data protection and contractual restrictions can add further […]
By Jess Pembroke, Chief Operating Officer My child’s school photo day is fast approaching and, inevitably, so is the bill for a lovely, albeit expensive photograph. School photography day meant I read with particular interest a recent BBC News report about parents using AI tools to remove watermarks from school photographs rather than paying for them.[1] […]
Practical steps for protecting your organisation, supporting suppliers and getting full value from commissioned digital content By Naomi Korn, CEO Commissioning a photographer, filmmaker, designer, developer, or artist can bring specialist expertise, and fresh creative energy to a project. But there is one question that should never be left until delivery day: what will your organisation […]
Naomi Korn, CEO answers your questions surrounding Crown Copyright. Crown Copyright is a distinct area of UK copyright law that governs works created by government departments, civil servants, ministers and certain public bodies. Although often associated with official publications, legislation and government reports, Crown Copyright can also apply to a wide range of creative and […]
Creative Commons licences are widely used tools that enable rights holders, and those with authorisation from rights holders, to permit the reuse of copyright works in copyright without negotiating further permissions. Many UK-based cultural heritage organisations use Creative Commons (CC) licences as a standardised way to promote access to, and reuse of, images from their […]
By Naomi Korn, CEO This short article explains the useful of the exceptions to copyright and how confidence can be built by attending practical training. On a day-to-day basis, copyright can be viewed as just a set of restrictions – ask permission, secure a licence, avoid infringement. But UK copyright law also contains carefully designed exceptions […]
By Adrian Gibbs, Business Development Director Understanding Copyright and staying compliant with Data Protection legislation can be a challenge for any organisation. Whether you are digitising collections, publishing content, or managing personal data, having access to trusted expert advice is more important than ever. That is why Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to launch NKA Professional […]
By Sean Waterman, Head of Intellectual Property All staff involved in creating, using, commissioning, publishing or reproducing copyright works will need to be aware of the basic principles of copyright and how it relates to their roles. Within many organisations there can be a go-to person with a deeper knowledge of copyright who often provides guidance and promote compliance. In many cases, they can become their organisation’s de-facto copyright or IP Officer despite copyright not forming part of their job description. […]
Not Claude the generative AI tool but Claude Cahun, the Surrealist artist, writer, photographer and lifelong challenger of fixed identity. By Naomi Korn, CEO I first encountered the artist and photographer Claude Cahun (1894-1954) in 1999, whilst clearing copyright for an exhibition catalogue of Surrealist and Dada artists. Claude Cahun’s work questions identity and particularly gender: […]
By Jess Pembroke, Director of Information Law Services I recently met a colleague who is preparing to go on maternity leave, which prompted me to reflect on my own experience of doing the same twice, some years ago. Looking back, one of the hardest parts of preparing for maternity leave was never just the handover itself. […]
By Naomi Korn, CEO Orphan works, copyright-protected materials whose rights holders are unknown or cannot be traced, pose a major obstacle to the mass digitisation of cultural heritage. Although digitisation offers unprecedented opportunities for access, legal uncertainty often prevents institutions from making collections available online. This article draws on the PhD research of Naomi Korn at […]
By Sean Waterman, Head of Intellectual Property The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA) gives copyright owners exclusive rights over how their works are copied and used. That means archives cannot usually provide access to digital copies of in-copyright material unless they have permission from the rights holder or a copyright exception applies. But there […]
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