The Patents County Court has ruled that the composition of a photograph is ‘capable of being a source of originality’. Manipulations affecting colour, contrast and composition were deemed copyright protected. The particular placement of features and colour contrasts had an aesthetic quality and made the image ‘visually interesting’, according to Mr Justice Birss QC. Even where iconic symbols were included in the image, this did not detract from the photographic work’s originality. This finding may be of interest to FE and HE staff considering the use of imaging software or digitally manipulated images. Further information and a detailed ruling can be accessed in the full article.