Sara Pope dismisses case against the reality TV star and several producer co-defendants, for promoting Pope’s famed lips photo, without permission.
By Nancy Dillon. New York Daily News.
New York Photographer Sues Allergan for Copyright Infringement
Sarah Baley claims that the pharmaceutical company used her registered photos in marketing materials and online, without permission or compensation.
Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review.
www.lifesciencesipreview.com/news/allergan-sued-over-images-used-in-marketing-materials-2445
Photographers Band Together to Protest “Free Photos”
International street photographers raise awareness about commercial infringements on the collective group’s social media photos.
By Elizabeth Paton. The New York Times.
www.nytimes.com/2017/09/24/fashion/milan-fashion-week-street-style-photographers.html
New York Photographer Sues Gigi Hadid for Copyright Infringement
Peter Cepeda claims that the model posted his exclusive agency photo of Hadid to her Instagram account, gaining over 1.2M “likes,” without credit or compensation.
By Lucy Yang. Insider.
www.thisisinsider.com/gigi-hadid-reportedly-sued-instagram-photo-2017-9
It’s Vital to Get Credited and Compensated for Your Artwork
Here’s a great example of why it’s important to be prepared, before your photos and videos go viral.
By Michael Sechler. PetaPixel.
https://petapixel.com/2017/09/13/shot-hurricane-irma-photo-went-viral-wasnt-paid-dime
Watermarking Your Images Is Not Enough, Today – Protecting Your Copyrights is Vital
This article explains how easy it is for watermarks to be removed by computer algorithms. Properly copyrighting your work is key!
By Nick Statt. The Verge.
www.theverge.com/2017/8/18/16162108/google-research-algorithm-watermark-removal-photo-protection
Artist’s Copyright Suit Against the USPS Heads to Trial
The sculptor claims that a photo of his Las Vegas-based, famed replica of the Statute of Liberty was printed on nearly 4 billion stamps.
By Isaac Kaplan. Artsy.
www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-usps-printed-wrong-statue-liberty-4-billion-stamps-artist-sued
Ohio Photographer Sues Procter & Gamble for $75M+ in Copyright Damages
Cincinnati-based Annette Navarro claims that the consumer goods giant infringed on her copyrights, after using her registered photos on product packaging, far beyond the scope of her license.
By Michael Zhang. PetaPixel.
http://petapixel.com/2017/07/21/photographer-sues-proctor-gamble-copyright-75-million-case
To Maximize Your Artwork’s Value, It’s Critical to Protect Your Copyrights
This article explains why it’s vital to register your creative work with the U.S. Copyright Office. The earlier, the better.
By Allen Murabayashi. PetaPixel.
http://petapixel.com/2017/07/18/photographers-register-dmn-copyright
Los Angeles Photographer Files Copyright Suit Against Kylie & Kendall Jenner
Michael Miller alleges that the Jenner sisters used his photos of the late Tupac Shakur to sell T-shirts, without permission.
By Daniel Kreps. Rolling Stone.
www.rollingstone.com/music/news/photographer-sues-jenner-sisters-over-tupac-image-on-t-shirt-w491443