aplus

I'd like to add a copywrite symbol to my photographs. Could someone tell me how to access this symbol? Thanks,

stickdiesel

if u select the vector shapes tool, you will find the symbol under the shape options on the top bar, givcen u are using ps7.

Not sure about ps 6 - cant remember.

Following works only for a PC;

Select the 'Type' tool and while holding the ALT key, type 0169 on your numeric keyboard (numlock must be on).

Most fonts support the ? symbol.

retired_paddza

or..


Windows:
When you're using the type tool, hold alt and pres 0169

Mac:
option+G


<edit> beat me by a second gfx </edit>

aplus

Alt 0169 worked great. Thanks,

wbiss

Welcome aboard aplus!

Ferlin

It you put that symbol on your photo or art piece or whatever, does that mean it's protected by copywrite laws? It's that simple?
Ferlin [saywhat]

retired_paddza

Technically speaking, the moment you create an original work, you have the copyright to that work. The symbol and declaration are simply to tell OTHER people that you have it. Every picture, email, essay, icon, or doodle on a cocktail napkin that is an original work becomes copyrighted to you.

There are loopholes and exceptions and legalities galore, but that's the basics of it. Now... proving it becomes the most often troublesome issue.

Welles

MindBender gave you the basic legal agreement embodied in US law. However, as he points out, proof is a murky issue. The first and cheapest step that one can take to begin documenting ownership of an image is to put a copy with a description and claim of ownership in an envelope and send it to yourself via registered mail. When it's delivered you file it unopened. Should the case go to court you have documented evidence of creation and ownership which is formally dated.

The next level of protection which takes a bit more effort is to obtain and file with the US Copyright Office http://www.loc.gov/copyright/ which will file a copy of the work and provide you with a dated certificate of ownership of the copyright. This doesn't protect you from having an image stolen. What it does do is make it more likely that a lawyer will accept your case if litigation becomes an issue.

Lawyers! You've gotta love 'em!

stickdiesel

Copyright is default as soon as you publish content in the public domain.