{"id":854,"date":"2024-11-17T15:09:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T14:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-manufaktur.de\/?p=854"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:44:04","slug":"copyright-notice-at-work","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/netzwerk.design\/en\/blog\/urhebernennung-am-werk\/","title":{"rendered":"Copyright: Why does the author own the work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gb-text\">German copyright law is a key element in protecting the rights and interests of creators. It is important not only to define the legal framework for the use of works, but also to ensure that authors are recognised. This article looks at the importance of attribution, particularly in the digital age, and explains the need to correctly attribute and licence images, text and other media on websites. - Why the author should be credited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-01cfa51d alignfull\">\n<h2 id=\"das-deutsche-urheberrecht\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-eeb52aec\">German copyright law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-99beb7a5\">Copyright protects the intellectual property of the creators of literary, scientific and artistic works. In Germany, copyright is governed by the Copyright Act (UrhG). It gives authors the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute and publicly reproduce their works. In addition, authors have the right to have their authorship recognised. This means that they must be named as the creator of a work if their work is used.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"die-notwendigkeit-der-urhebernennung\" class=\"gb-text\">The necessity of naming the author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The naming of the author is essential for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Recognition and appreciation\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Naming the author ensures that the creative work of the creators is recognised and appreciated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Transparency \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">By naming the author, the origin of a work is made transparent, which also helps to ensure the integrity and authenticity of information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Legal obligation \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">According to the Copyright Act, authors have a legal right to be named as the creator of their works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"kennzeichnungspflicht-auf-websites\" class=\"gb-text\">Labelling obligation on websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The correct labelling of images, texts and other media is particularly important on the internet. Website operators must ensure that they own the rights to use and publish the works used on their site. This can be done by obtaining permission from the author or by purchasing a corresponding licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"namensnennung-des-urhebers\" class=\"gb-text\">Attribution of the author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The author's name should be indicated in the immediate vicinity of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rechtliche-konsequenzen-bei-nichtbeachtung\" class=\"gb-text\">Legal consequences of non-compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Failure to name the author and the unlicensed use of works may have legal consequences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Warnings\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Authors can issue warnings in the event of copyright infringements. This is often associated with high costs for the website operator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Claims for damages\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">In addition to the warning costs, authors can claim damages. This is often calculated according to the so-called licence analogy principle, i.e. the amount that the infringer would have had to pay if he had acquired a licence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Legal steps\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">In the worst case, legal disputes can arise, which are associated with even higher costs and a considerable loss of image.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text-d8e5175e\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M4.5 3A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 3 4.5v6A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 4.5 12H6v1H4.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 2 10.5v-6A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 4.5 2h6A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 13 4.5v6a2.5 2.5 0 0 1-2.5 2.5H9v-1h1.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 0 1.5-1.5v-6A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 10.5 3zm5 4H11v1H9.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 8 9.5v6A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 9.5 17h6a1.5 1.5 0 0 0 1.5-1.5v-6A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 15.5 8H14V7h1.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 18 9.5v6a2.5 2.5 0 0 1-2.5 2.5h-6A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 7 15.5v-6A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 9.5 7\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-recht24.de\/artikel\/urheberrecht\/12982-urheberrecht.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See also eRecht24 on copyright law<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"fazit\" class=\"gb-text\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Crediting the author is not only a question of legal obligation, but also of recognising and appreciating creative work. 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