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Originally Posted by oneofmanytims
My understanding is that if someone loads my photograph or graphic into their image processor and makes a few changes, then turns it into a new jpg, or whatever, it becomes a new product. (I'm talking U.S. laws)
Can you link me to any documents to correct me ?
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Right now, there is a case about this ongoing, where the AP is suing an artist over a painting (complete work, not created using software) that is based on an AP photo. Personally, I think this is the definition of a derivitive work and shows the AP as being as evil as RIAA, but that's just my opinion. You can get some more information about the case here:
AP Claims Shepard Fairey's Obama Poster Infringes on Copyright
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Originally Posted by weegillis
BCC it to any attorney from the phone book. Once they discover the blind carbon copy they'll think twice.
Seriously, though, and even though I haven't actually seen this picture, irish.jpg, if these folks are ripping your pictures wholesale, they deserve a wake up call.
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Just to point out, he probably means a CC - BCCs are invisible to the recipient.
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Originally Posted by jordanmcclements
thanks everyone for the replies...
Nb it does say 'free for personal use, but for business use please contact me' on my web site.
I'll get an email off to them soon..
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If I recall correctly, there is a requirement of good-faith enforcement in order to maintain a copyright. Once you are aware of the infringement, you must take action to resolve the issue and protect your rights. Otherwise, if further infringement occurs, they can point to your lack of previous enforcement as grounds for the work to be considered abandoned.