Yes! It is important to obtain copyright permission for any images that you publish, even if it was written for educational or academic reasons. Copyright law protects the creators of original works, including images, and grants them exclusive rights to control how their works are used and distributed. Therefore, using someone else's images without permission can potentially lead to copyright infringement and legal consequences.

ProQuest requires that you secure permission to use any copyrighted materials in your dissertation, and you will need to include a statement in your dissertation indicating that you have obtained the necessary permissions. Failure to obtain permission could result in legal action against you for copyright infringement.

No! The rules for obtaining permission to use images in publications vary depending on the specific copyright laws in your country and in the country where you obtained your images. Failure to obtain permission could result in legal action against you for copyright infringement.

It depends on the subject of your photograph and the country where you took the photograph.

Sometimes Wikipedia users upload photographs or other visual media that they do NOT have permission to publish. If you use these items in your book or article, you may be opening yourself up to legal liability.

No. I am not a lawyer, nor do I have a law degree such as a JD. Accordingly, the information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.

My expertise instead lies in finding or commissioning photographs of academic subjects, and clearing standard licensing agreements with holding institutions on behalf of my clients. For legal questions or concerns, you should consult a lawyer licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction.