Copyright Law in Photographic Works: Authorship, Originality, and Protection [Hardcover]

1. Introduction

2. The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works and Photographic Works

3. The United Kingdom and Photographs

4. The United States of America and Photographs

5. Authorship and Photographs

6. The Concept of Originality

7. Originality and Copyright Protection in Photographs in Anglo-American Copyright Law

8. The Impact of the Digital Age on Photography and Copyright

9. The Way Forward for Photographic Copyright? A Focus on Copyright Authorship

10. An Original Two-Tier System for Copyright in Photographic Works

11. Conclusion

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This book presents an original theory of copyright authorship tailored for photographic works, grounded in the concepts of categorical intention, channeled selection, and causation. It?will be of interest to researchers in copyright law and intellectual property law.

This book presents an original theory of copyright authorship tailored for photographic works, grounded in the concepts of categorical intention, channelled selection, and causation. By addressing the unique dual nature of photography, where mechanical processes intersect with creative choices, it offers a fresh perspective on a longstanding legal challenge.

Through a critical examination of select case law with a focus on Anglo-American law, the book highlights the complexities and inconsistencies in the current copyright protection for photographs due to their dual nature, which exhibits both mechanical and creative characteristics. It argues for moving beyond the conventional onl#"