I saw that my paintings were on a local commercial, evidentally they have been on the air since may of 2005. There is about 10 images some shot very close , some in the background. Does anybody know how different that may be from your average copyright infringement ?
What should I do and how serious is it?
2006-11-27 15:21:23 · 5 answers · asked by justme 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is the very definition of copyright infringement.
One of the "exclusive rights protected by copyright" is the right to "publicly display the work"[1]. Which is exactly what they are doing.
Contact a lawyer right away to file an infringement lawsuit.
2006-11-27 16:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by hq3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can use your copyrighted material without your 'expressed written consent'. You pay a copyright fee and you are entitled to all rights and privileges as established. I would definitely contact the commercial/producer and advise...would also inquire as to how they obtained your painting images.
They should know better. Hope this helps.
2006-11-27 23:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by justawondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your copyright is your ownership. , If displayed in open public then they may be able to use them.
Talk to the film producere about this and maybe a copyright attorney.
That is assuming you have filled a copyright.
2006-11-27 23:26:28 · answer #3 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you had your painting on display then they are just that on display and the public can/has the privilege to take pictures/photo/s or drawing of your pictures ( ie in a court room the Judge can order no pictures taken... this does not include drawing/sketches of as these are redemption's of factual "people(s)/events'/ideas
2006-11-27 23:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends
where were they filmed?
2006-11-27 23:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by kissmybum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋