Copyright question

[=MGN=RedEagle]

Hi there,

I run some Minecraft servers and I do videos in them. Sometimes pixel art I see in the background as I do my videos are from things like Mario. Can I get in trouble copyright wise if let's say Nintendo were out to get me.

 

[=MGN=RedEagle]

I am not creating the art, the users are.

 

[Mr Lucky]

I would think that if Nintendo are out to get you you, then they probably could get you for copyright infringement. Most likely you would get a notice to remove the infringinging material rather than being sued immediately.

However most stuff like this is "under the radar" of such companies.

 

[BirdOPrey5]

If you're based in the USA you should have a clear easy to find way telling people how to report infringing material for a DMCA takedown request.

To be extra safe you need to spend some money to register an agent (yourself) with the copyright office- http://www.wired.com/2010/10/dmca-righthaven-loophole/

Of course always remember legal advice on the Internet is worth what you pay for it.

 

[=MGN=RedEagle]

If you're based in the USA you should have a clear easy to find way telling people how to report infringing material for a DMCA takedown request.

To be extra safe you need to spend some money to register an agent (yourself) with the copyright office- http://www.wired.com/2010/10/dmca-righthaven-loophole/

Of course always remember legal advice on the Internet is worth what you pay for it.

Did that just to be safe. I want to create some disruptive tech and if I disrupt some big business I don't what to have to go back to fix it. Just gonna do things right from the start.