How did the pictures of websites such as Petal Net come from? Is there any copyright?

The petal net picture comes from a big website. Petal net is just a collection of pictures on the internet, which belongs to the social product of pictures. The copyright of the picture belongs to the original author, but the users of Petal Net only share their favorite works on Petal Net, and those works don't necessarily belong to Petal Net users.

First, how to apply for picture copyright

According to the "Trial Measures for Voluntary Registration of Works", when applying for copyright, the photo author can apply to the local copyright bureau for copyright registration.

The applicant submits the registration application materials-the registration agency checks the receipt materials and notifies the payment-the applicant pays the registration fee-the registration agency accepts the application-the audit-the production and issuance of the registration certificate-and makes an announcement.

Requirements of application materials for picture copyright:

1. Fill in a complete application form for copyright registration of works as required;

2. The identity certificate of the applicant;

3. Proof of ownership of rights;

4. Samples of works (samples of works in paper or electronic media can be submitted);

5. Description of the work (please write it from three aspects: creative intention, creative process and originality, and sign it by the author);

6. If the application is entrusted to others, the agent shall submit the power of attorney of the applicant;

5. Identification of the agent.

2. Can copyrighted pictures be used?

Generally, copyright pictures can be used as long as they are forwarded or the source is indicated. If it is written that it is not allowed to use or reprint, it is not recommended that you use it. Article 22 of the Copyright Law stipulates that under the following circumstances, a work may be used without permission and without payment to the copyright owner.

1. Use published works of others for personal study, research or appreciation;

2. In order to introduce and comment on a work or explain a problem, appropriately quote the published works of others in the work;

3. In order to report current news, it is inevitable to reprint or quote published works in newspapers, periodicals, radio stations, television stations and other media;

4. Newspapers, periodicals, radio stations, television stations and other media publish or broadcast current affairs articles involving political, economic and religious issues that have been published by other newspapers, periodicals, radio stations, television stations and other media, unless the author declares that they are not allowed to publish or broadcast.