When a photographer takes a photograph of an individual or event, generally, the photographer retains the copyright in the photograph, subject to any contract to the contrary. And as such, any reproduction of the photograph […]
Recently a woman, Ann Njoku Kumena, was awarded Sh. 1.5m (approximately USD $15,000) by a high court sitting in Kerugoya against KTDA for using her image without authorization. It will be recalled that Ann Njoku […]
Kevin Liles, an Atlanta-based photographer who regularly shoots photos featured in national news outlets has filed a federal lawsuit against the campaign of Georgia’s new governor and the state Republican Party over a copyrighted photo […]
What types of Intellectual Property Rights are involved in advertising in Nigeria and how can I protect my creative advertisement? A number of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are involved in advertising including business names, company […]
Last month, Vladamua LLC, A North Hollywood makeup art Photography Company filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against the Guess? Inc. and Does 1-10, a clothing manufacturer […]
Real estate giant Zillow Group has been sued for yet another copyright infringement case. It would be recalled that the company is currently facing an ongoing case filed by photo firm VHT, which accused Zillow of […]
Late last month, a New York professional photojournalist, Stephen Yang filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against The Young Turks Inc. and The Young Turks LLC alleging […]
Earlier this month, a New York resident, Andrew Paul Leonard filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Regenmed Systems Inc. and Does 1-10 alleging copyright infringement. The […]
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