[WikiEN-l] Would you like one of your videos posted on Wikipedia?

[Stephen Streater]

On 18 Sep 2006, at 23:05, User:Unforgettableid wrote:

> On 9/18/06, Stephen Streater <sbstreater at mac.com> wrote:
>>
>> There may be rights issues as well. It's not as simple
>> as just uploading a video, unfortunately. Some content
>> I have shot is only available for non-commercial use
>> because it was shot in Royal Parks, so this cannot be
>> released under a free licence so cannot be included
>> in Wikipedia.
>
> Why would that be? Can a tree, a river, or a building be copyrighted?
> You claim that there "may" be rights issues but you have not cited any
> American law which back up your claim.
>
> Recently, a lot of [[Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt]] has been spread
> regarding these issues: Popular Photography magazine discussed them
> recently. In reality, a building, a park, or such _cannot_ be
> trademarked.

In English law, if you go into a Royal Park to film you
have to obey their terms and conditions - no commercial
use without permission.

Similarly, it is illegal to film on British Rail property
without consent, which is often refused or charged
for. The Railways are covered by their own bylaws.

Here's a link for more info:
http://www.sirimo.co.uk/ukpr.php/2004/11/19/ 
uk_photographers_rights_guide