Copyright Law in Photographic Works - Authorship, Originality, and Protection

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.

List of contents

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

About the author

Faisal Alamri is an Assistant Professor of Law, specialising in Intellectual Property Law. He holds a PhD in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Leeds and has a strong academic and research background in copyright and trademark law. His work bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering fresh insights into the evolving landscape of intellectual property rights. Recently appointed as the Director of Scientific Publishing and Scientific Societies at Taibah University, he remains actively engaged with researchers across many fields. His expertise reflects a passion for intellectual property rights, legal education, and research.

Product details

• Authors: Faisal Alamri
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.07.2025
• EAN: 9781032952635
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3295263-5
• No. of pages: 274
• Series: Routledge Research in Intellectual Property
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Mercantile and commercial law; LAW / General, LAW / International, LAW / Intellectual Property / General, LAW / Intellectual Property / Copyright, International Law, Copyright Law, Photography and photographs