Jim Olive employs a unique legal strategy to compel the University of Houston to adequately compensate him for the use of his photo.
By L.M. Sixel. Houston Chronicle.
Texas Photographer Sues University for Copyright Infringement
Kohler Sues Company for Copyright Infringement
The bath and kitchen manufacturer claims that an unauthorized retailer marketed its copyrighted images without permission.
By Arthur Thomas. BizTimes Media.
Facebook Removes Copyright and Trademark Violations
In the first 6 months of 2017, the social media giant took down nearly 3 million posts, in response to intellectual property complaints.
By Paresh Dave. Reuters.
Artist Sues Marc Jacobs for Copyright Infringement
Photographer and creative artist Katie Thierjung, and two companies, allege that the fashion designer used their designs without permission.
By Isaac Kaplan. Artsy.
www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-artist-sues-marc-jacobs-copyright-infringement
New York Photographer Sues the Smithsonian for Copyright Infringement
Bulgarian-born artist Gianfranco Gorgoni claims that the museum and an artist misappropriated Gorgoni’s copyrighted photos of an iconic California fence, in an exhibition.
By Jonathan Stempel. Reuters.
Artist Settles Copyright Suit Against Kylie Jenner
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