"Are resellers allowed to take and use pictures of book covers for resale, considering copyright laws?"

Reselling book covers is prohibited by copyright law as they are protected under intellectual property rights.

Fair use exceptions, such as criticism or commentary, are unlikely to apply to book reselling.

Search engine images are often copyrighted and require permission for commercial use.

Using copyrighted material for commercial purposes can be deemed unfair use, potentially leading to legal repercussions.

Copyright protection for photographs varies, with those taken after 1988 entering the public domain after 70 years.

Public domain books allow for creative adaptations, such as supplemental materials, translations, and modernized versions.

Fair use applies to book covers, album covers, and movie posters, enabling limited use without permission.

Licensing platforms like EyeEm Market provide legal access to original images with varying licensing options.

Trademark protection prohibits unauthorized use of logos, symbols, and trademarks on commercial products and materials.

The First Sale Doctrine grants ownership of a copyrighted work to the first buyer, eliminating the copyright holder's control after initial sale.