You are the owner of a popular website which gains hits from the public due to the well-researched information and photos that you take the time to fill it with.
The complete package of quality articles seems to be just what readers are looking for, however this increase in popularity has you suddenly concerned about protecting your content.
You've heard about the Creative Commons license but realize this is not enough protection as there is still nothing legally in place to prevent people from copying your content, including your beloved personal images. You can apply a No Copy script into your website, but even this is not foolproof.
If you seek foolproof copyright protection, this may be the perfect time to get advice from copyright solicitors. When it comes to copyright and the Internet, there are some clear-cut rules that can be a good starting point for sorting out possible copyright infringements. The simple version of the rule, according to the Berne Convention, states that images are covered under the copyright law in the country of which they were created.
For example, this means if someone from the United States downloads, without your permission, an image from your UK website, they have committed a copyright infringement. The reason it is a copyright infringement is because it is illegal to import or download material into the United States.
Proving downloaded articles and images from the Internet are a violation of copyright can often be confusing and a rather tedious task to establish. This is because the onus of proving where the material was downloaded from, as well as where the content was stored, can be difficult to verify.
This can be challenging in instances when your UK website is set up with your home address in London, however the text and images you have created are stored on a web server in Canada, which has been illegally downloaded by someone in the United States.
This is the time to contact a copyright solicitor. Copyright solicitors will be able to professionally advise on the next steps that can, and possibly should be, taken. They will explain the importance of having your public works protected with the copyright symbol . They will be able to explain and provide insight to International Copyright laws, such as those of the Berne Convention.
The Internet is a constantly evolving branch of our time. As people become more dependant upon it, as more business flock to cyberspace and as more bloggers create material, the rules of the Internet will need to be adjusted accordingly. Don't be afraid to ask your copyright solicitor any questions about the Internet. New laws come into practice on a regular basis and are a continual learning experience for everyone.
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