Re: Photograph Copyright Infringement

Subject: Re: Re: Photograph Copyright Infringement

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: : My local newspaper ran a story about me last week. The used a photograph of me, taken from my website and printed on the front page and a huge version on page 5. : : They did not ask for my permission to use it. I own this photograph and the copyright. : : What is my legal position please? Can I demand a payment from them? If so, how much? : : Any help would be gratefully received. : Dear Tim, : Who was the photographter of your picture? : Have you registered a copyright on the picture? : Have you registered a copyright on the Web Page? : Even if there has been an actionable copyright infringement, do you think that you will get free publicity like this again, anywhere if you sue? : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive : :

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