Category Archives: Legal

Nominative Fair Use of Trademarks

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Walter Rowe

I have pursued copyright infringement multiple times. It is an unfortunate requirement in a field where we must display our work on the internet to remain competitive. I get all the usual responses and threats, but I ultimately get my … Continue reading →

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Prevent Hotlinks To Your Images

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Walter Rowe

Hotlinking is when another website tries to include an image hosted on your website in their web page via “<IMG></IMG>” tags. This is a form of image theft and copyright infringement where they are using your intellectual property without your … Continue reading →

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Bryan Rowe CD Cover

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Walter Rowe

Baltimore composer and organist Bryan Rowe (no relation to me that we know of yet) released a new CD of live organ music called LIVE!. Portraits I took for him grace the cover and full page inside left and right … Continue reading →

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Help Stop Orphan Works Legislation

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Walter Rowe

There are currently two bills before Congress called the “Orphan Works” bills. One is before the House of Representatives and the other is before the Senate. Both bills have moved out of committee and are being prepared for debate before … Continue reading →

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