If an Image is not Copyrighted, Am I free to do anything to it?

Blog post1 min readUpdated Feb 21, 2025View source ↗

Generally speaking, the answer is no. Even if you are unaware of a copyright, it is still not generally appropriate. This is because some images may be protected by other intellectual property rights, such as trademark or trade dress, or may be protected by privacy or publicity rights. Additionally, using an image without permission could..

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