Hi Stock Folks,

When putting in Keywords or words in the description can you use the actual name of the object- for example, say I take a photo of a Military pistol like a Glock Model #23 .40 cal. Can I use the word 'Glock' in my description or keywords. On my post of my pistol photo I did not use the word 'Glock' anywhere on my photo since I thought that would be a trademark issues but when I did a search on most of the stock sites I noticed 'Glock' in the keywords. I have an opportunity to take photos of some of the newer Boeing planes (787 Dreamliner and the Dream Lifter) Thus can I use Boeing in the keywords area? I am confused on this part.

Thanks.


Have a super weekend folks...


Tom

Are you supplying editorial? If so, the brand name would be needed.
If not editorial, it's unlikely to be accepted if it's a recognisable brand (unless you have a property release from the manufacturer or maybe if it's a small part of your picture).

What she said, same thing simpler words. If you use any trademarked or copyrighted name in the description or keywords, you should get rejected. Sorry that's the life in the world of micro. You can't use someone else's name in your descriptions because that's admitting it's their proprietary product in your photo, and then you would need a release to use their product in your image.

No Way Jose'

While uploading my cargo plane shot I noticed some folks using 'Boeing' and 'Airbus' within their keywords. I did not do so knowing my shot is a Boeing Dream Lifter (Just came out on market). The last thing I want to happen to me is to be sued by some high-end corp lawyer...

Unless that's an editorial shot, it probably won't be accepted. No doubt it's a heavily protected design.