RE: Some advice requested for a minor

From: John P. McNeill <johnmcn[_at_]bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:15:01 -0500

Your initial premise is not correct. A minor can enter into a legally binding contract. The only catch with a contract with a minor is that the minor, not the non-minor party to the contract, has the ability to avoid the contract at any time up until a reasonable time after reaching the age of majority (normally 18).

So go ahead and enter into the contract and also go ahead and register your copyright in the photos.

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From: CNI-COPYRIGHT -- Copyright & Intellectual Property [mailto:CNI-COPYRIGHT[_at_]cni.org] On Behalf Of Marissa Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:29 PM To: CNI-COPYRIGHT -- Copyright & Intellectual Property Subject: [CNI-(C)] Some advice requested for a minor

Hello all,

I am 17 years old and am starting my career as a photographer. A friend of mine asked me if I would take some pictures for him to help promote some bands. Now obviously I can't enter into a contract, so I have two questions.

1. How do I maintain my copyright and integrity of these pictures?
2. What are the downfalls of entering into this as a minor?

Please, all opinions and advice are welcome.

Thanks,

Marissa

www.photographyexposed.com

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