[Leica] Legal Question - copyright

[images at comporium.net (Tina Manley)]

Mike -

You really need to consult a copyright lawyer.  Carolyn Wright is a 
photo attorney and she says that the need for a property release has 
never been proven by USA courts, but she also says to consult your 
attorney for specific cases:

http://www.photoattorney.com/2005/04/know-your-rights-and-limitations-when_23.html

Good luck!

Tina



At 09:27 AM 3/1/2009, you wrote:
>Howdy from Wyoming;
>
>I recently did a photo session photographing some fiber art weavings 
>in a private residence with the owners permission and 
>assistance.  The project was to photograph a number of weavings as 
>illustrations for a sale brochure for the weaver.  The weavings were 
>draped on various pieces of furniture, much of it custom made with 
>copyrighted upholstery fabric.
>
>The question is.  Do we (I) need permission or copyright release for 
>showing portions of this copyrighted fabric on the furniture as used 
>as background material associated with the sale brochure of the 
>weavings?  Some views are close-up or limited area mostly of the 
>weavings and others are a broader view showing the weavings in use 
>or draped over various chairs.
>
>We hope this is not a problem but the thought about the legality has 
>been raised by the owner of the home because she was concerned for 
>us. She is a great friend and much of this photo session was her idea.
>
>Thanks, Mike
>
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