> Interesting points Dave. I am currently trying to get redress from a local > authority which has used one of my images, big-time, without permission, as > the 'beacon' image in a major on-going promotional campaign. So far I've > counted over 20 separate uses. Luckily, I shot the scene on 5 x 4 and still > have the original tranny so, comparing lights on in windows of different > buildings, reflections in water etc., there is no argument whatsoever that > the image is mine. > > I won't bore you with the reasons why they are trying to wriggle off the > hook (they used a scan that 'fell off the back of a computer') suffice to > say that they cut no ice and in my view would not stand up in court. And, > yes Dave, I am aware of the difficulty, expense and grief it will cost me to > fight my corner but I aint gonna let the b.....ds get away with it! > > And this is what led me to ask how you guys protect your copyright in your > digital images. I still shoot film and do everything else digitally but have > recently bought a Canon A40 Powershot simply to introduce myself to digital > capture - I'm waiting for the 35mm pro digicam market to shake down a bit > before going the whole hog. Clearly, the issue of how best I can protect > (and prove) my copyright when I haven't got a piece of film to waive in > front of a judge is one that I will have to give serious thought to.
Hi Ron (& Everyone) You've touched a nerve here, with regard to local authorities et al, as we've had some very bum deals from the suits, the most polite term I can coin for the ignorant, machivellian, incompetant... (hey you guys can fill in the blanks!) ......................... Has anyone else had a similar tale of woe or indeed a good tale of business explotation/support to tell either on or off list? ATB Joe =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
