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Article Concerning Photo Copyright

Mar 28, 2012 10:46:07 #

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Here is an article about a professional photographer who is suing over the use of his photography.

http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/mar/28/memeto1-photographer-fights-forum-over-images-ar-385759/

Mar 28, 2012 10:52:34 #

Frank T Loc: New York, NY

As long as he's got these images copyrighted this lawsuit is a slam dunk. I understand his being upset over their use especially in venues being used for banners but I'm sure the court can arrive at a figure that will make him feel better. If however, they aren't copyrighted then it's a more complicated issue and added to that will be that the monetary award will be much lower.
A lesson for us all.

Mar 28, 2012 11:24:45 #

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Frank T wrote:

You mean "Registered." The images are subject to copyright law
the instant the image is taken. It is registration with the feds that allow for punitive damages.

Mar 28, 2012 11:57:53 #

ziggykor Loc: East Texas

And even if registered it's no slam dunk. Todays judges are more prone to make new law than keep things like this within the law as it's written.

Mar 28, 2012 13:32:56 #

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

this is interesting http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/general-chit-chat/157975-find-out-if-someone-has-been-using-your-images-without-your-authorization.html

Mar 28, 2012 13:45:53 #

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

dirtpusher wrote:

this is interesting http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/general-chit-chat/157975-find-out-if-someone-has-been-using-your-images-without-your-authorization.html

That's good info. Thanks.

Mar 28, 2012 13:56:34 #

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

ziggykor wrote:

. . . Todays judges are more prone to make new law than keep things like this within the law as it's written.

Eh? How?

The only way a judge can easily depart from the law as written is if it is so badly written that it is unclear.

Cheers,

R.

Mar 28, 2012 22:21:00 #

ziggykor Loc: East Texas

I only wish that were true Roger, but it isn't. It may still be that way in the UK., not not in this country.

Mar 28, 2012 22:25:30 #

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Ziggy- The copyright laws are not like....Oh never mind.

Mar 29, 2012 08:07:00 #

GC-FineArt Loc: WDC

ziggykor wrote:

...Todays judges are more prone to make new law than keep things like this within the law as it's written.

This hooey from the hinterlands is really getting tiresome. How about sharing some actual examples with the rest of us.

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