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21 February 2020
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NYC Landmark Limits Ownership of Pictures

21 February 2020
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New York City Landmark Limits Photographers' Rights Hudson Yards, located on the West side of New York City, is the largest private real estate development in the United States. One of its most popular features is a 16-story open-air building called Vessel. Vessel is described as a permanent, interactive art installation. The main attraction of Vessel is that it allows the public to walk up and capture beautiful views of New York City for free. Jack Alexander, in a March 2019 article for Fstoppers.com, a self-described "community-based photography news website," noted that by visiting Vessel you must agree to the...

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20 February 2020
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Copyright Infringement Suit Against Model

20 February 2020
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Photographer Sues Emily Ratajkowski for Copyright Infringement Model and Actress Emily Ratajkowski is one more name on a growing list of celebrities facing off with photographers in legal battles. Ratajkowski, like others, is accused of violating the rights of a photographer by posting a picture without permission. Photographers across the globe have filed similar cases against musicians, designers, and models. Who are these famous defendants in copyright cases? Justin, Bieber, Bella Hadid, Arianna Grande, and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few. Robert O'Neil Sues Ratajkowski Over Instagram Post The Fashion Law reported on October 23 that photographer Robert O'Neil filed...

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19 February 2020
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New York Photographer Sues over Benedict Cumberbatch Photo

19 February 2020
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North Carolina Sees an Increase in Copyright Lawsuits with the Latest Filing by NY Photographer A New York photographer is suing a Wake Forest-based company for copyright infringement. Photographer Steve Sands is represented by , which filed the federal lawsuit on August 8, 2019, in the Eastern District of North Carolina. According to the Triangle Business Journal (the Journal), the case is against Epicstream, a company that describes itself as "an independent news and entertainment website celebrating the fantasy and science fiction genres." In the lawsuit, the Triangle Business Journal reports, Sands claims that Epicstream used a photograph he took...

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18 February 2020
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Supreme Court Copyright Infringement Case

18 February 2020
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Supreme Court Takes on Copyright Infringement The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to hear the case of Frederick (Rick) Allen, well known filmmaker and photographer. According to Eriq Gardner in his article for the Hollywood Reporter, SCOTUS will determine if the doctrine of Sovereign Immunity protects states from copyright infringement lawsuits and prevents congress from drafting laws to the contrary. The case, titled Allen v. Cooper, is on the court's calendar for November 5, 2019. Allen Filmed and Photographed Salvaging of Pirate Ship: Queen Ann's Revenge Allen's company, Nautilus Productions, is pursuing the state of North...

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16 February 2020
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Copyright Feud Over Infringement

16 February 2020
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Photographer Accuses Digital Artist of Stealing There's no formal lawsuit yet, but a very angry photographer is contemplating filing one. Photographer Jason Weingart is calling digital artist Brent Shavnore a "thief" and a "liar," alleging he is stealing his photographs and using them in his own work. Peta Pixel recently reported on this feud that has yet to turn into a legal battle. Shavnore insists that the accusations are the result of a misunderstanding and that Weingart is acting "childish." Who are the Parties Feuding? Weingart is an extreme weather photographer. According to his website, he "travels over 50,000 miles...

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14 February 2020
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Supermodel Copyright Infringement

14 February 2020
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A Photographer Is Suing Supermodel Gigi Hadid for Copyright Infringement. Again. This time, the photograph in question is her ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik. E!News said that Hadid has not commented about this most recent complaint against her. But, she is no stranger to challenging the notion that the paparazzi have complete control over photographs of celebrities. This complaint marks the third time she is being sued for using a photograph on her social media that is alleged to violate the copyright of the photographer. The other two lawsuits involved posting pictures of herself on twitter or Instagram. The Most Recent Infringement...

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12 February 2020
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Collecting Damages Copyright Infringement

12 February 2020
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Photographers Can Collect Damages for Copyright Infringement Copyright infringement is illegal. If you are a photographer, you work hard to earn a living. You get to decide who uses your pictures and how. You also get to choose how much money, if any, you will charge for them. Copyright infringement occurs with alarming frequency. You must take steps to collect compensation when someone violates your rights. What is Copyright Infringement? When you take a photograph, copyright automatically exists and grants you Several exclusive rights. Copyright infringement occurs when someone violates one of your exclusive rights under US Copyright Law. The...

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10 February 2020
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Registering Your Copyright

10 February 2020
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Registering Your Copyright for Your Photographs: Common Questions Where Do I Register? To register for your federal copyright, you must submit information to the US Copyright Office. You can register your photographs by accessing online registration which is located on Office's website. You may also register by printing and following the instructions on the form, which is also located on the website. The website for the US Copyright office is www.copyright.gov. Why Do I Have to Register My Photographs? Your copyright does exist from the moment you take a picture. It is automatic. Why register it with the US Copyright...

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24 January 2020
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Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

24 January 2020
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Photographer, Friend Suing Prince's Estate for Copyright Infringement Fstoppers.com reported that Madison Dube is suing the estate of the late singer Prince and "associated companies" for copyright infringement. According to the article's author Jack Alexander, Dube was a friend and protégé of Prince, who worked for the musician between 2013 and his death in 2016. Dube worked "to provide freelance work, including photography, graphic design, film/videography, voice, and other creative work." In her lawsuit, Dube claims the estate of the late singer is using some of that work for commercial value without permission. US Copyright Law Gives Photographers Exclusive Rights...

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10 June 2019
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Photo of John and Yoko Sparks Copyright Lawsuit

10 June 2019
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Photographer Sues Universal Music for Using his Photo of John Lennon Allan Tannenbaum is an award-winning photographer. He is most well-known for taking photographs of the New York City art and music scene during the 1970s and into the early 1980s. Of his vast portfolio of photos, one, in particular, is now the subject of a copyright lawsuit. According to various websites such as digitalmusicnews.com and torrentfreak.com, Tannenbaum filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against Universal Music Group, Inc. (UMG) in New York District Court on May 23, 2019. Tannenbaum is represented in this case by The . Iconic Photo...

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