Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]although its a copyright violation, getting paid for it via Fed Copyright infringement may be difficult and time consuming however, getting paid for the USE of pic could be a lot easier. I am told there is generally more state case law to support easy and quick payment to photogs for the use of their work, especially in ads by a commercial entity. sue him in small claims at commercial ad rates. however, I am no lawyer, and there are lawyers on the LUG who can clarify the viability of this approach. Stephen Gandy "(SonC) Sonny Carter" wrote: > A couple weeks ago, I found a local realtor was using my shot to sell a > house. (taken from my website) You might remember the picture. > http://www.sonc.com/paw2/wedding.htm > I had gone to a wedding there, and turned as I was leaving, and the shot > snuck up on me, but I caught it. > > I emailed him twice, saying I don't mind his use, but I want credit. > > No response. > > Today I called him, and asked for credit. He agreed. > > I looked later, and he had taken the shot down and put a yukky shot in > place. > > Sigh. I really only wanted credit for what I did. > > SonC > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html