Photo Attorney: Who is right in the Fairey vs AP Obama photo case?
February 6th, 2009Posted by Judith Townend in Editors' pick, Legal, Online Journalism
As reported by various sources (including the AP) the AP has made a claim against artist Shepard Fairey for use of its photograph: the AP says it owns the copyright, and wants credit and compensation. Fairey’s defence claims that the use is permitted through ‘fair use.’
“Who is right?” asks Carolyn E. Wright on the Photo Attorney blog. “Unfortunately, only a court can truly tell us. But that doesn’t stop us from trying to figure it out!”
Wright’s comprehensive post looks at issues surrounding fair use and photograph copyright.
Tags: AP, artist, Associated Press, Carolyn E. Wright, Obama, photo attorney, photograph, Shepard Fairey, shephard fairey
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