Re: Re: Magazine photo use

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Magazine photo use

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: : : Can I use a photo that appeared in a magazine that was promoting : : : chicken pox vaccinations? It was a "generic" picture of a teddy : : : bear with a tear running down it's cheek. The impact of the photo : : : would be a good fit for a pamphlet that I would like to : : : develop and use. I did not notice any trademark designations.I : : : Is this considered intellectual property of the magazine? : : : What are the guidelines surrounding the use of a magazine : : : photo for pamphlet purposes? : : : thank you. : Dear Emily Jacobsen, : Without taking profession responsibility for this answer it looks like a double whammy of trouble. The copyright on the magazine and the rights of the photographer and any copyrights there. : You might get away with it but if you are in trouble it is expepensive when the ax falls. : 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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