Don't steal people's photos
Tuesday 26 Feb 08 | Category: Other Photographers
This is an American copyright infringement case but the principle of using photographs without the permission of the copyright holder (usually the photographer) remains the same worldwide. It's illegal and you shouldn't do it. I've recently noticed a couple of my photos being used without my permission and although this was quickly and amicably resolved (they're paying my invoice) it does illustrate the fact that many people think that photos in the public domain are available to be used for free.
I think what made it worse in this case was that the defendant's testimony was ruled to be "inconsistent and full of contradictions" and that he had a"reputation for being highly deceptive and saying one thing and then doing another".
I think what made it worse in this case was that the defendant's testimony was ruled to be "inconsistent and full of contradictions" and that he had a"reputation for being highly deceptive and saying one thing and then doing another".
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