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A simple rule: if there's no visible film grain, the photo is almost certainly copyrighted. If there is grain it might be copyrighted. Copyright in the US last
by SAI_Peregrinus 9y ago
A simple rule: if there's no visible film grain, the photo is almost certainly copyrighted. If there is grain it might be copyrighted.
Copyright in the US lasts for the life of the author + 70 years, or the shorter of 95 years after publication / 120 years after creation for works made for hire. Digital photography hasn't been around that long.
Copyright is automatic. There's no need to register it. Willful infringement can increase the penalties, but is not required for there to be penalties. Your key questions are not particularly important from a legal standpoint.