APA Joins Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Google

Atlanta, GA, April 15, 2013 – American Photographic Artists (APA) is joining the 15 plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Google. By joining the suit, APA alleges the “Google Book Search” program violates the copyrights of numerous photographers and other visual artists. The lead plaintiffs include: The American Society of Media Photographers, Graphic Artists Guild, Picture [...]

APA Activism - APA Submits Proposal for Orphan Works Legislation to US Copyright Office

 

ATLANTA – February 13, 2013 – The American Photographic Artists is committed to achieving a system that provides copyright holders an opportunity to vindicate their rights in a fair and just manner. To that end, the APA submitted another proposal for orphan works legislation to the US Copyright Office last week, as the Office is [...]

APA Joins US Photography and Graphic Arts Associations in Letter on UK Copyright Bill

American Photographic Artists joins ASMP, PPA, NPPA, PACA, and GAG in a letter to Dr. Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, House of Commons London, United Kingdom to express concern with certain provisions of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill being discussed in the UK.  You may read the letter below.

Maximize Your Bottom Line with a One-Two Punch - APA Advocacy Day with Brian Smith and Jeff Sedlik.

 

Join American Photographic Artists on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the School of Visual Arts Beatrice Theater for two exciting programs that will have a huge impact on your business.  The protection of your images through licensing and copyright registration will improve your bottom line.

It’s a difficult market out there.

Brian Smith and Jeff Sedlik will [...]

APA Plays Important Role at Intellectual Property Small Claims Roundtable

May 16, 2012 – WASHINGTON, D.C.

American Photographic Artists has been a defender of intellectual property rights for the professional photographer since our photography association’s inception. With our country’s complex system of litigation and the high costs of intellectual property lawyers, APA strives to lead and attend frequent discussions and talks for pro photographers on copyrights [...]

Photographers - Do You Have Money Coming To You?

 

 

 

 

 

Authors Coalition of America, LLC (“ACA”), has updated the list of Individual Author Distributions as of April 2012.  The list identifies a number of American Photographers who may be due royalty payments from non-U.S. sources. These royalties have been received to compensate authors for the foreign reprographic use of U.S. copyrighted materials.

Please visit the ACA website [...]

Copyright: Know It Or Blow It - Los Angeles, April 11, 2012

COPYRIGHT = $$$

Understanding how to put copyright to work for you is crucial to your success as a photographer. Learn what you need to succeed. Join us for this informative and entertaining program that will inspire and empower.

Topics to be discussed will include:

Why copyright registration matters

What to do when your image has been infringed

How and [...]

Copyright Alliance 5th Anniversary and Call for Images - May 17, 2012

Dear Copyright Advocates,

In the midst of all the debates surrounding legislation to help curb online piracy during the last few months, I was out on maternity leave after the birth of my baby boy. Those of you who had elected to join our mythbusters team heard regularly from Sandra, our executive director. I hope the [...]

APA Activism - An Opinion of last months Protect Intellectual Property Act and Stop Online Piracy Act debate

by Stephen Best

Last month the whole world seemed to be crazed by the huge media blitz on the proposed legislation by the U.S. Senate and House.  The Senate had the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the House had the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA).  APA supported those proposed bills for the simple reason they [...]

Copyright: Know It Or Blow It - February 8 in Miami

COPYRIGHT = $$$

Understanding how to put copyright to work for you is crucial to your success as a photographer. Learn what you need to succeed. Join us for this informative and entertaining program that will inspire and empower.

Topics to be discussed will include:

Why copyright registration matters

What to do when your image [...]