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Elvis died in the state of Tennessee, where the post-mortem right of publicity is protected for a very long time.  This means that images of Elvis, his likeness, or any of his trademarks (i.e. TCB, “taking care of business”), are protected.  The Elvis estate prefers to control the use of the Elvis persona.  We have

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Located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, this bridge crosses the Nieuwe Maas, connecting the northern and southern regions of the city. As the bridge is protected by copyright laws, it is not suitable as the main subject in content for commercial or editorial use. Skyline shots are acceptable provided the bridge plays a minor role.  

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Imagery featuring property of Eurostar, including stations and trains, are unsuitable within content for commercial use. Eurostar properties should be acceptable within content for editorial use, however some locations may require consent.   

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Content shot at a FIFA World Cup is off limits for submission to anyone other than a member of the credentialed press, submitting to the newswire. Additionally, all logos and trademarks of the FIFA brand are ineligible for RF creative collections.  Official mascots, emblems, “Brazil 2014” (or any location and year), as well as all allusions

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The Masonic Square & Compass icon (with or without the “G”) has been registered as a trademarked emblem. This symbol must be removed from images intended for commercial use.  Content featuring the icon may be suitable for editorial use.

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Garmin International is a provider of various types of navigation GPS equipment. There are many models ranging from hand held to mountable displays for vehicles. All of Garmin’s products are under protection, therefore unsuitable as the main focus in content offered for commercial use. Imagery featuring Garmin products may be suitable for editorial use.

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Crackers in the shape of a goldfish, with a smile and an eye, are a registered trademark. Images featuring these cracker snacks are not suitable commercial use, however may be acceptable for editorial use only.

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Graffiti, street art, and other urban art are offered the same protections as other artwork, and are therefore subject to copyright and/or trademark protection by the originating artist. Any content featuring underlying artwork subject to copyright, should be avoided in commercial use content and pictured only in context of a larger story, setting, or event

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Grand Central Terminal is a railway terminal located in New York City, USA. At this location there are two iconic clock installations, one on the building exterior, and one located within the terminal. The 42nd Street entrance clock (building exterior) is not suitable as a main focus in content, however it should be acceptable as

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From the work of Hector Guimard, this Art Nouveau style sign labels the entrance to a Paris Metro station. Imagery offered for commercial use may feature the sign provided it is not a major element or a main focus of the content. Imagery of the sign may be suitable for editorial use.

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