Landmarks – Intellectual Property Wiki https://wiki.gettyimages.com The Intellectual Property Wiki is designed to encourage collaboration among our members and contributors in developing a common resource of knowledge about Intellectual Property (including trademark, copyright, etc.), privacy and private property rights that you need to be aware of any time you are creating or submitting content. It is important to understand that the information contained in this Wiki will change as often as new information comes to our attention— Intellectual Property rules are a constantly moving target. Remember that there is no replacement for your own due diligence whenever IP is a factor in your work. We must ask that you keep in mind that the information contained here is not intended to be a complete understanding of applicable IP issues. Your use of this Wiki is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, and Getty Images/iStock does not represent or warrant that the information contained here is complete or accurate or free from error. It is also important to understand that the application of the information in the Wiki may differ depending on how the content is licensed (royalty free, rights managed, editorial or otherwise) and the context in which your content is used. Wed, 26 May 2021 23:30:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Apollo Theatre https://wiki.gettyimages.com/apollo-theatre/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:03:01 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=553 The Apollo Theatre is a theatre famous for its rich history of performers, notably for it’s almost exclusive hosting of Black musicians and other artists. The theatre is located in Harlem, NYC, USA.

Skyline shots of the building may be acceptable in content for commercial use, provided that the theatre is not the focus of the image, nor is the marquee showboard visible (the latter is treated as a trademark).

Exterior shots are suitable as editorial use content, however interior shots require consent.

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Aquarium & Zoological Locations https://wiki.gettyimages.com/zoological-locations/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:49:07 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=1356 Imagery of or taken on-site of any aquarium or zoo is unsuitable for commercial use.  Most locations have a posted shoot policy.  Additionally, any location that is ticketed entry would require a release or permit.  Content shot at these locations may be suitable as editorial use, provided consent has been obtained.

 

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Architecture by Oscar Niemeyer https://wiki.gettyimages.com/oscar-niemeyer/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:39:58 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=2339 Considered a key figure in the development of modern architecture, Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect best known for his architectural designs located in the city of Brasilia.

Content featuring Oscar Niemeyer’s works are not suitable for commercial use, however may suitable for editorial uses. Credit to the architect should be included in any file description supplied along with such content. 

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Art Installations https://wiki.gettyimages.com/art-installations/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:28:50 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=2869 Art installations exist in many forms, styles and locations. From the obvious to the more abstract, these installations may not always be easy to identify nor recognize which may enjoy copyright protection. It is important to do your research prior to shooting.

Art installations subject to copyright protection should be avoided in content available for commercial use. These installations may be suitable within content for editorial use only, provided the installations are not the sole focus, appear in context or part of a greater story, and the content titles, descriptions and other metadata are thoroughly detailed (e.g. including credit being given to the installation creator, and describing the moment in time captured).

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Atomium https://wiki.gettyimages.com/atomium/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:27:02 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=561 Located in Brussels and built for the 1958 Brussels World Fair (Expo 58) the Atomium monument is a representation of a unit of iron crystal.

Imagery of the Atomium is not suitable within content for commercial use. 

 

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Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) https://wiki.gettyimages.com/berlin-cathedral/ Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:20:19 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=3018 The Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church, otherwise known as the Berlin Cathedral, is a building located in the Mitte borough in Berlin, Germany.

Interior shots of the cathedral are not suitable for commercial-use, however exterior shots may be acceptable.

Interior and exterior shots may be suitable for editorial use only.

 

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Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) https://wiki.gettyimages.com/berlin-central-station/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:54:50 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=2984 The Berlin Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station located in Berlin, Germany. It was designed by the architect Meinhard von Gerkan of Gerkan, Marg and Partners.

Interior shots, and exterior shots where the location is a main focus, are unsuitable for commercial use. 

Content featuring this location may be suitable for editorial use only. The architect should be credited in the description accompanying the submission of such content.

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Biltmore Estate https://wiki.gettyimages.com/biltmore-estate/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:28:59 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=1518 Biltmore House is an Estate located in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. The estate was built between the years 1889 and 1898 by George Washington Vanderbilt II, and covers approximately 8000 acres. Family dwelt at the estate until 1956, when it was open to the public as a museum, with all rights to the property being held by The Biltmore Company.

Imagery of Biltmore House and grounds is unsuitable for commercial use, however may be suitable as editorial content providing consent has been obtained.

 

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Blarney Castle https://wiki.gettyimages.com/blarney-castle/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:23:07 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=479 Blarney Castle is an old Irish stronghold located near Cork, Ireland, and is most known for being the site of the famous Blarney Stone; Legend has it that any who kiss this magical stone are given the ‘Gift of Gab’, or Eloquence. Additionally the castle is surrounded by extensive, kept gardens.

Ownership of the castle changed hands many times before being acquired by the Jefferyes family.

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Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red https://wiki.gettyimages.com/tower_poppies/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:39:36 +0000 http://wiki.gettyimages.com/?p=2089 Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red is a major art installation featured at the Tower of London, England. The installation, which is composed of ceramic poppies, was created by artists Paul Cummins and Tom Piper to mark one hundred years since the first full day of Britain’s involvement in the First World War.

Images of the installation are not suitable for commercial use. Panoramic or skyline shots may be acceptable for editorial use depending on the context in which the installment is featured.

 

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