Here's a quick resolution to the situation.
If some complete stranger takes photos of himself and posts copies of
them through my private letter box unsolicited, it may be reasonable
to assume that he has given his consent to do whatever I like with it.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/29/schedule/2
Alternatively he has to apply the Microsoft license option and include
his leaflets in brown paper envelopes. "By unsealing this envelope
you agree to the following conditions with regards to the material
contained within."
JT
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 2:31 PM, Matt Wardman <[email protected]> wrote:
> This is a strange one.
>
> I've used an image of Phil Woolas from his dodgy leaflet for a
> satirical purpose (a mug), and the design has been rejected by the
> online company on grounds of privacy and infringement of image rights:
>
> "Unfortunately we could not admit them for your shop because they
> infringe on the personal rights of Phil Woolas. These basically state
> that any image with his photo or name on it that does specifically
> refer to his person must be authorized by him. "
>
> My question: are election leaflets in the public domain, or does that
> mean that the leaflets with rivals' photos and pics of rivals'
> leaflets are technically illegal?
>
> I'd have thought that my mug is covered by parody/satire exceptions
> and/or news reporting of a matter of public interest.
>
> It's a completely trivial dispute, and there are probably grey areas,
> but I'd like to have a better idea what the legal position is.
>
> Pics here if you are interested:
> http://www.mattwardman.com/blog/2010/11/16/spreadshirt-co-uk-we-wont-sell-offensive-phil-woolas-mug/
>
> While I'm raising the legal question, does anyone know the formal
> status of party logos. For example, there was a rash of "I agree with
> Nick" stuff back in April and I'm thinking that *most* of those should
> have had formal approval for use of the logo, but in practice it
> doesn't matter usually:
>
> http://www.liberal-vision.org/2010/04/20/i-agree-with-nick-t-shirtseverywhere/
>
> Are there any cases where one party has taken action over copyright in
> another's leaflets?
>
> Rgds
>
> Matt Wardman
>
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