Rights
Rights
PLUS licensing registry needs photographers' support
Some call PLUS "the largest evolutionary step for the imaging industry since the internet arrived", while others remain wary of yet another system designed to simplify image licensing. David Hoffman, a...
Copyright 03 Aug 2011
Press photographer arrested for covering street fight [update]
A Manchester Evening News photographer was briefly arrested while he was taking pictures, in a public place, of a street fight near the Manchester Magistrates' Court
Street Rights 14 Jun 2011
Small businesses warned against infringing on photographers' copyright [update]
The Forum of Private Business has issued a warning to small business owners against using, without authorisation, images they don't own
Business 02 Jun 2011
Association of Photographers "disappointed" by Hargreaves' Review
The Association of Photographers has expressed its disappointment after Professor Ian Hargreaves refused to address photographer's moral rights as part of his proposed review of the UK's copyright system...
Copyright 24 May 2011
Orphan Works legislation proposed [update]
Photographers remain cautious after the government has been advised to introduce new legislation that would enable the licensing of Orphan Works
Copyright 19 May 2011
Getty Images contributors urged not to sign new contracts
Organisations worldwide have denounced Getty Images' new contract, which allows the transfer of images from the agency's rights-managed to royalty-free collections
Rights 09 May 2011
Photographers gather to protest public photography restrictions
More than 40 photographers assembled in front of London's City Hall today to protest photography restrictions imposed in semi-public places around the country
Street Rights 03 May 2011
Getty Images in acquisition spree, snaps up PicScout and Photolibrary
Getty Images has acquired PicScout, an Israeli company that operates an image recognition system used by photographers to track the use of their images online
Stock Agencies 03 May 2011
Daily Mail accused of lifting Flickr image [new update]
Three photographers now claim that the Daily Mail and Mail Online have used, without authorisation, several "all-rights reserved" images they posted online
Copyright 18 Apr 2011
BAPLA to offer intellectual property services
The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies has unveiled a new legal service that will give members free access to specialist intellectual property legal advice
Photographers' Organisations 11 Apr 2011
Photographic organisations unite for Bill of Rights campaign
A number of photographic organisations across the world have launched a new campaign to promote the rights of creative people
Copyright 11 Apr 2011
Stop-and-search powers make a comeback [update]
The Home Office has brought back controversial stop-and-search powers by issuing a remedial order that has gone into effect on 18 March
Street Rights 18 Mar 2011
AFP v. Morel continues as case moves to discovery phase
Freelance photographer Daniel Morel's case against Agence France Presse and Getty Images is now in its pre-trial phase, BJP understands
Copyright 16 Mar 2011
Architects remain silent in copyright infringement case
Dublin architects O'Donnell + Tuomey have so far refused to comment after they were caught using, without authorisation, a photographer's image for the promotion of the Photographers' Gallery upcoming...
Copyright 15 Mar 2011
Photographers' Gallery finds itself at centre of copyright row [update 2]
The Association of Photographers has called on The Photographers' Gallery to pay up for the "unauthorised use" of a photograph for the promotion of its new building
Copyright 09 Mar 2011
UK's "voice of business" supports robust copyright law
"Any significant change or weakening of the existing intellectual property regime, particularly erosion of the copyright laws, could undermine our creative industries, and be a big risk," says CBI.
Copyright 03 Mar 2011
Most Popular Articles
Kodak phases out digital businesses, keeps film alive
World Press Photo: A judge's top tips for future entrants
Olympus resurrects popular OM system with its OM-D E-M5
The Times announces Eureka Young Photography Award
Pentax Ricoh Imaging to absorb Ricoh's camera business
Pentax unveils its "compact" K-01 mirrorless camera
Updating your subscription status 
About us
BJP is the world’s longest running photography magazine, established in 1854, and online since 1997. A high-quality monthly printed edition is available as a subscription or from selected newsagents in the UK and around the world.
Jobs
Tutors wanted
Open College of the Arts are looking for new tutors for there highly successful photogrpahy degree programme. These are part time contract roles and tutors work from home.
Digital Retouching Specialist
Stu Williamson Photography looking for an experienced digital retoucher to join its busy studio in Dubai. Experience with portrait retouching a must and you need to be proficient with photoshop.
Junior Sales Team Member
The Flash centre are looking for an enthusiastic Junior to join their London Sales team.
Knowledge of Photography and an understanding of Lighting would be a benefit...
Popular Topics
