Copyrights

What is copyright?

Copyright is an intellectual property right. It is an automatic right afforded to a creator for their lifetime and an extended period after their death. The type and length of protection given varies from country to country but generally gives the creator of a work economic rights of control over copying, adaptation, distribution of copies, performance and broadcasting. It can also give moral rights of paternity (the right to be identified), integrity (the right to object to any derogatory treatment of their work), privacy and the right not to have a work falsely attributed.

Copyright protection is given to original artistic, literary, dramatic and musical works as well as sound recordings, films, broadcasts, cable programmes, published editions, computer generated works and computer programmes. Therefore a creator can be an artist, musician, author etc.

All images supplied by the Bill Brandt Archive are copyrighted photographs. The BBill Brandt Archive either owns the copyright in the photograph or acts as the authorised agent of the copyright holder. A licence must be obtained from the Library before any reproduction is made or this will constitute an infringement of copyright.

What do I need to know about copyright clearance?

The Bill Brandt Archive is the copyright holder, or authorised representative of the copyright holder, for all photographic transparencies in the Bill Brandt Archive.

Can I get pictures for free for my website?

Expect to pay a fee for clearance and sometimes approval of proofs before you go into production. we do not generally grant free reproduction.

What happens if I use a picture accidentally?

We will charge you a reproduction fee. It is your responsibility to clear copyrghts and any additional rights before reproducing your chosen image.If we do catch you using images which have not been cleared this in some countries can be a criminal offence and can lead to substantial fines and a criminal record.