Do news photography photos have copyrights?
According to the provisions of my country’s Copyright Law, Current affairs news does not fall within the scope of copyright protection, but news photography is one of the works protected by Copyright law.
Relevant legal provisions
"Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 3 Works referred to in this law , including works of literature, art, natural science, social science, engineering technology, etc. created in the following forms:
(1) Written works;
(2) Oral works;(3) Music, drama, folk art, dance, and acrobatic art works;
(4) Fine arts and architectural works;
(5) Photographic works;
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(6) Film works and works created using methods similar to filmmaking;
(7 ) Engineering design drawings, product design drawings, maps, schematic diagrams and other graphic works and model works;
(8) Computer software;
(9) Other works stipulated in laws and administrative regulations.
Article 5 This law does not apply to:
(1) Laws, regulations, resolutions, decisions, orders of state agencies and other documents of a legislative, administrative or judicial nature, and their official official translations;
(2) Current affairs news;
(3) Calendar, general number tables, general tables and formulas.
The above knowledge is the editor’s answer to the question “Do news photography photos have copyright?” According to the provisions of our country’s copyright law, current affairs news does not belong to the copyright law. The scope of protection is limited, but photojournalistic works are one of the works protected by copyright law. If readers need legal help, they are welcome to go to the Legal Savior Network for legal consultation.
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