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Getty Images Letter Forum / When is the same image not the same image

« on: June 09, 2011, 02:39:36 PM »

Just curious.  When is the same image, not the same image?  If the image in question is a distorted version, cropped/flipped/color distortion, is it the same image?  A what point are they different.  If it is a generic picture of grass or a hamburger, do they own a copyright on every hamburger picture that looks close to it? 

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Different Strategy

« on: June 02, 2011, 09:35:45 AM »

Hey guys,

First thanks to Matthew and Oscar for all the hard work on this subject.  I have received the letter, etc., etc.  I noticed in their letter they used a screen grab of my website.  Well, that is an unique piece of artwork, in my opinion, and therefor automatically copywritten.  What about a strategy of a counterclaim of a like amount for the reproduction and distribution of my work?  Especially, since they do not take the time or expense to certify mail anything.  That distribution could have gone to anyone.  I know it might be a stretch, but I was wonder your thoughts.