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18 October 2021
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Backgrid Files $1.2 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Real Housewife

18 October 2021
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Paparazzi Sues Lisa Rinna For Copyright Infringement Lisa Rinna is being sued for copyright infringement by Backgrid, USA (Backgrid). The company, which represents paparazzi, claims that Rinna infringed on its copyright when she posted on her personal Instagram account pictures of her and her daughters in various public places, which were taken by photographers who worked for the photo agency. Allegedly, Rinna refused to pay Backgrid a fee after receiving a demand letter asking for compensation for using the photos. So, Backgrid filed a $1.2 million lawsuit against her. The star, known for her role on Days of Our Lives...

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08 October 2021
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Copyright Infringement: What Can Photographers Do?

08 October 2021
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Copyright Infringement: What Can Photographers Do About it? As a professional photographer, have you experienced at least one of the following? A friend, associate, or client sends you a link to a site where they've seen one of your images used in an advertisement? You stumble upon one of your images on a blog post or website to which you have no connection? Or do you find a slew of photos you took on someone's social media page? You were hired to take pictures, but are they being used in violation of a licensing agreement? In today's advanced digital, cyber,...

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24 August 2021
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Explaining Photographers’ Basic Rights

24 August 2021
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You may be surprised to learn that photographers have many different rights regarding the work they create. This blog post will explore photographers' basic legal rights and what those rights mean for you as a photographer. This information will include a bit about commercial rights, licensing rights, and copyright law. Copyright: The Most Important Legal Right Photographers Have One of the photographers' most important legal rights is copyright. Copyright grants photographers exclusive rights to their work and protects them from being exploited without their permission. To be granted a copyright, photographers must first create an original piece of intellectual property...

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20 August 2021
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Copyright Information for Celebrity Photographers

20 August 2021
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Important Things About Copyright For Photographers Who Take Pictures of Celebrities If you are a photographer who makes a living taking pictures of celebrities out on the street or at various events, you probably know how easy it is to be a victim of copyright infringement. Many photographers work full time and make their living getting photos of celebrities and selling them to magazines, news agencies, and other entities. These photographers have the exclusive rights to sell, duplicate, or license their pictures to others and receive compensation for their work. When someone uses a photo without permission, it can be...

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16 August 2021
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Photographers Need Copyright Lawyers to Protect Their Rights and Collect Compensation

16 August 2021
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Why Photographers Need Copyright Infringement Lawyers Professional photographers work tirelessly to create images that can inspire us or capture memories to last a lifetime. Our copyright attorneys understand the time, effort, and skill that goes into creating original work. We know how important it is for creative professionals to be able to make a living by selling their work and getting compensated when someone uses it without permission. Our copyright infringement attorneys also work tirelessly - to address copyright infringement, provide legal advice, and file copyright claims for our clients, many of whom are photographers who discover the unauthorized use...

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12 August 2021
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Important Information for Photographers About Copyright

12 August 2021
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Important Things Photographers Should Know About Copyright to Protect Their Work Do you know what copyright law is? Do you know how to protect your work and rights using copyright law? You're not alone if the answer is no. Many people are unaware of this important legal issue - and it's hurting their ability to earn a living. In this blog post, we'll talk about some things that photographers should be aware of when it comes to copyright law and protecting the exclusive rights to their work. What Is Copyright? Copyright law deals with legal protections for creative and artistic...

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21 July 2021
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Congress Will Consider Proposal to Update Copyright Law

21 July 2021
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Does The DMCA Need An Update? Congress passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA) in 1998, providing much-needed changes to copyright laws. The development and availability of the internet changed the way people create, distribute, copy, and purchase creative work. Copyright laws needed to keep up with technology if they were to continue to protect the rights of artists, photographers, writers, and other creative professionals. Some individuals Congress think the DCMA is already in need of an overhaul because it is not keeping up with changes in technology. What Are The Basics of Copyright Law? Copyright basics remained unchanged by...

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21 July 2021
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Designer Sues Capcom for Millions

21 July 2021
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Designer Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Capcom For Copyright Infringement Designer and photographer Judy A. Juracek filed a lawsuit in June 2021 against the Japanese game company Capcom. In her complaint, Juracek alleges that the company used dozens of her copyrighted photos in various video games. She is asking the court for up to $12 million in damages for copyright infringement. Juracek also wants an additional $2500-$25,000 for each photograph Capcom used for the "false copyright management and removal of copyright management." What Are The Allegations of The Multimillion-Dollar Copyright Case Against Capcom? Juracek claims that Capcom used photos from...

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20 July 2021
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Photo of Alessandra Ambrosio Leads to Copyright Lawsuit

20 July 2021
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Celebrity News Agency Sues Clothing Company For Copyright Infringement Another copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed because of the allegedly unlicensed, unauthorized use of pictures on Instagram. In February 2021, Backgrid sued Outdoor Voices for copyright infringement over the defendant's use of a photograph of model Alessandra Ambrosio. In its lawsuit filed in California, Backgrid also accused Outdoor Voices of infringing on its copyright to two photos of Harry styles. Copyright law exists to ensure that creative artists retain control over their work. For example, when a photographer takes a picture, they immediately hold the exclusive rights to that picture....

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20 July 2021
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Photographer Suing Hearst Communications for Infringement

20 July 2021
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Photographer Sues Hearst For Copyright Infringement Photographer Nick Onken recently filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York alleging Hearst Communications owes him damages for copyright infringement. Onken claims that Hearst used his copyrighted photographs without permission, consent, or credit. In the lawsuit filed in June 2021, Onken asks the court to award "statutory and enhanced damages, attorney's fees and costs, and pre-judgment interest." Who Are The Parties in This Copyright Case? Nick Onken is a professional photographer. More specifically, and according to the complaint, he is an "accomplished and critically acclaimed photographer, podcast host, and creative entrepreneur....

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