Legal Question in Business Law in New York

Copyright Violation

A magazine I worked with printed a full two page spread with 10 of my images, this was in 2002, the images were one time use, editorial only. Last month (2004) they published an add and included the two page spread as a small image within the advertisement. Do they have the right to reprint my images if they copied the entire page or do I have a claim to copyright violation ?


Asked on 4/30/04, 6:07 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: Copyright Violation

It seems from the facts presented that you certainly have a case if not for copyright then at least for improper and unauthorized use of your image�..however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/03/04, 12:52 pm
Anthony Park Anthony S. Park, PLLC

Re: Copyright Violation

Not clear from the facts your wrote. Need to the know the details of your agreement with your employer.

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Answered on 5/03/04, 2:40 pm
richard feldman richard d. feldman

Re: Copyright Violation

from what you describe you did sign an agreement regarding the ownership and use of these images. I will review this agreement at no cost to determine your rights. call ma at 212 683 8677

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Answered on 5/01/04, 9:59 am
Gary Adelman Adelman Matz, P.C.

Re: Copyright Violation

did u have an employment agreement, work for hire? any other agreement. If the facts are as you have stated, they have probably infringed on your copyright and may owe you damages. Please contact me with any questions.

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Answered on 5/01/04, 12:15 am
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Copyright Violation

Possibly. It depends on the nature of the agreement you had with the magazine. Essentially it comes down to who had ownershp ofthe images as they appeared the first time.

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Answered on 5/03/04, 9:24 am


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