Re: Copyright

<< What is the definition of commercial?  In the instance I'm talking about, 
the 
hobby is railway modelling (usually as friendly and non-competitive as you 
get) and the photos in question are a set reproduced at 
http://www.ngrail.co.uk, of someone's layout.  There's nothing commercial 
involved, so would that make any difference? >>
The difference is it COULD be come a commercial venture. One never knows the 
intention of someone using the photograph. So, if someone wants to protect 
their "product" or intellectual property, then they have to take measures to 
do so. Banning photography or video is one way. Trademarking (TM) or 
Servicemarking (SM) is another. But in order to follow up on someone using 
your product requires legal action. It is smarter to try to control it at the 
gate.

<< One thing I forgot to add is that I'm in the UK, so does anyone know if 
there 
are differences between UK and US law? >>
My impression of the UK is their laws are more protective, rational than the 
US on one hand but when it comes to celebrity privacy, much more irrational. 
You may be able to do research for your answer on the Web. In a search 
engine, type in "Intellectual Property" or "Copyright Laws on Art". To limit 
your search more, add UK.

Janet
Web Site Designer
Electronic Portfolio:
http://www.zagdesign.com

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