Jamie

Anyone know how this works and where do i stand on the fact someone has used my photography without my permission?

scrappydoo

havent got a clue mate, but im in a similar circumstance and would also like to have abit of info regarding it. statutes/laws etc would be very helpful also!

Devildog

Yep,

You, as the photographer, automatically retain copyright and can ask them to remove your photograph.

Jamie

I will see them in court then thanks for the advice

Borat_Drives_A_Scooby

Thats not on, i would be livid if i were you that someone has got hold of the pics that your boyfriend took of you doing a sheep.

GarethE

iTrader: (1)

There are a few threads on SN relating to copyright.

Before you take them to court, it maybe be better to reach an agreed fee in respect of the picture usage, rather than the legal route.

Knowing someone who has gone through the courts with copyright, its the solicitors that tend to end up with the best deal, and the amount you may receive means it may not worth the hassel and the legal bill (there is no legal aid to pursue copyright actions).

Unless you can prove that the "thief" has made a vast profit as a result of your photograph, or there are other legal implications in the way the photograph has been used (mis-representation, defamation of character etc) then use the threat of legal action to get payment.

If its just using your photographs on a website, in a publication or magazine etc, then take the simple route and bill them for it first.

Gareth

Jamie

Thank you gareth, i was thinking of just getting them to pay me rather than court case as you say solicitors end up winning.