Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Indiana

Re: Mailbox photo legal issues

It depends. Is the mailbox a generic mailbox? Are identifiable aspects of the property shown in the photo? Is the property's owner in the business of profiting from the property?

Those are only three of the questions upon which your answer may rest.

You need to speak with a copyright attorney. Call my office if I can be of help to you in this matter.

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Re: Mailbox photo legal issues

Unless the mailbox was created by the property owner, his consent would be irrelevant. If the mailbox is sufficiently original and creative to qualify for copyright protection, you should consult with an attorney in your area before proceeding with publishing a photograph.

Best wishes,

LDWG