For photos, it may depend on when the photo was taken, as different rules may apply if the photograph was taken before 1989.

However, there are various situations in which this is not necessarily the case. The person who creates an image (вЂњthe creatorвЂќ) will generally be the first owner of the copyright. Please note that some of the issues raised in this Copyright Notice will only apply to photos.

images such as diagrams and illustrations.

images that were first generated on photographic film and any digital images created from them and.

digital photos taken on mobile phones and digital cameras.

References to вЂњimagesвЂќ in this Copyright Notice include:

This means that a user will usually need the permission of the copyright owner(s) if they want to perform certain acts, such as copying the image or sharing it on the internet. Photographs, illustrations and other images will generally be protected by copyright as artistic works. Copyright in images and photographs The basics It is not a conclusive view of the law вЂ“ only a decision of the court can deal with that. This notice is not meant as a substitute for legal advice on particular cases, but it can help readers gauge the possible consequences of a particular course of action. It also provides advice for people who may find their own images being used online. This notice is aimed at small businesses and individuals who may wish to use digital or photographic images on the web. Copyright Notices are published by the Intellectual Property Office to help explain specific areas of copyright in the UK.

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