Hello Frank, I have noticed in the recent posting about a Cambridge News article on a Human Sundial unveiling, as well as from a few other miscellaneous web sources, that my business' logo (attached) is sometimes used to illustrate to concept of a Human Sundial. Although I realize that the line drawing in question does a good job of clearly showing at a glance what a Human Sundial is, this has so far so far always been done without authorization.
Since you are involved in the official opening, I was wondering if you would happen to know why the Cambridge News article would choose to use the illustration instead of actual photos of the new Human Sundial. Even though it was only to be "officially opened on Thursday" (Yesterday), the sundial must certainly have already been built, and actual photos of it must be available. Would you have pictures of the actual sundial? Also, I was wondering if anybody could tell me what are the typical requirements for people to be allowed to use random copyrighted images from the internet, and what my rights and possible recourses are in such cases of the unauthorized use of my logo. Lastly, I see that Bill Gottesman is mentionned as a prominent sundial designer by NASS, but I'm curious as to what is the 'Bill Gottesman stance' stance to which you refer. Thank you, Paul Ratto SunClocks North America 438-793-6161 www.sunclocks.net > On May 6, 2014, at 10:14 AM, Frank King <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dear All, > > By chance, Cambridge is unveiling (?) > yet another sundial on Thursday. See: > > http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/News/Its-time-human-sundial-set-to-be-unveiled-on-Cambridges-Jesus-Green-20140506070000.htm > > This has nothing to do with me but I > have been asked to accompany the > Lord Lieutenant, perhaps to ensure that > he knows what to do. I shall advise him > to take up the Bill Gottesman stance. I > wonder whether he will cooperate! > > I think I shall wear the traditional Dress > Uniform of the University Clock-Keeper. > > Frank King > Cambridge, U.K. > >
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