On 18 Sep 2006, at 23:05, User:Unforgettableid wrote:
On 9/18/06, Stephen Streater sbstreater@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