Trump Mugshot Copyright Infringement

[bodecea]

"Various legal experts have noted, Trump’s sale of that mug shot, taken by the Fulton County sheriff, may violate U.S. copyright laws. This could mean that theoretically, the millions he is making off that photo may rightfully belong to the Fulton County sheriff — an entity that just happens to be in desperate need of funds to address the horrific conditions in the Fulton County Jail," he wrote.
Bolstering his case he added, "Betsy Rosenblatt, a professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, recently explained to Spectrum News 1 Ohio that the copyright owner of Trump’s mug shot is likely the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office."

Now that is something to ponder. Does the Fulton Sheriff own the rights to Trump's mugshot? Some say so.
Now wouldn't that be something?

MSN

That would be really really really funny if true.

 

[okfine]

That would be really really really funny if true.

Trump is an easy target. He probably hired another lawyer to defend his scowling image.

 

[miketx]

"Various legal experts have noted, Trump’s sale of that mug shot, taken by the Fulton County sheriff, may violate U.S. copyright laws. This could mean that theoretically, the millions he is making off that photo may rightfully belong to the Fulton County sheriff — an entity that just happens to be in desperate need of funds to address the horrific conditions in the Fulton County Jail," he wrote.
Bolstering his case he added, "Betsy Rosenblatt, a professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, recently explained to Spectrum News 1 Ohio that the copyright owner of Trump’s mug shot is likely the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office."

Now that is something to ponder. Does the Fulton Sheriff own the rights to Trump's mugshot? Some say so.
Now wouldn't that be something?

MSN

Lol, this floating turd can NOT stop yapping about his orange love God!

 

[okfine]

Lol, this floating turd can NOT stop yapping about his orange love God!

Who loves Trump?

 

[jknowgood]

"Various legal experts have noted, Trump’s sale of that mug shot, taken by the Fulton County sheriff, may violate U.S. copyright laws. This could mean that theoretically, the millions he is making off that photo may rightfully belong to the Fulton County sheriff — an entity that just happens to be in desperate need of funds to address the horrific conditions in the Fulton County Jail," he wrote.
Bolstering his case he added, "Betsy Rosenblatt, a professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, recently explained to Spectrum News 1 Ohio that the copyright owner of Trump’s mug shot is likely the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office."

Now that is something to ponder. Does the Fulton Sheriff own the rights to Trump's mugshot? Some say so.
Now wouldn't that be something?

MSN

If they showed it off outside of the department then no.

 

[westwall]

"Various legal experts have noted, Trump’s sale of that mug shot, taken by the Fulton County sheriff, may violate U.S. copyright laws. This could mean that theoretically, the millions he is making off that photo may rightfully belong to the Fulton County sheriff — an entity that just happens to be in desperate need of funds to address the horrific conditions in the Fulton County Jail," he wrote.
Bolstering his case he added, "Betsy Rosenblatt, a professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, recently explained to Spectrum News 1 Ohio that the copyright owner of Trump’s mug shot is likely the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office."

Now that is something to ponder. Does the Fulton Sheriff own the rights to Trump's mugshot? Some say so.
Now wouldn't that be something?

MSN

His mugshot is PUBLIC DOMAIN! Your "legal experts" need to go back to school!

They are just pissed off that their big deal turned out to have backfired in an epic fashion.

Because they are fucking STUPID!

Like you.

 

[Hellbilly]

No. Because an individual retains ownership of their image and likeness.

Actually the creator retains ownership.

 

[westwall]

Actually the creator retains ownership.

Not unless it is signed away, dumbass.

 

[miketx]

Who loves Trump?

You scum. He's all you yap about.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Actually the creator retains ownership.

Actually, no.

 

[martybegan]

"Various legal experts have noted, Trump’s sale of that mug shot, taken by the Fulton County sheriff, may violate U.S. copyright laws. This could mean that theoretically, the millions he is making off that photo may rightfully belong to the Fulton County sheriff — an entity that just happens to be in desperate need of funds to address the horrific conditions in the Fulton County Jail," he wrote.
Bolstering his case he added, "Betsy Rosenblatt, a professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, recently explained to Spectrum News 1 Ohio that the copyright owner of Trump’s mug shot is likely the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office."

Now that is something to ponder. Does the Fulton Sheriff own the rights to Trump's mugshot? Some say so.
Now wouldn't that be something?

MSN

Mugshots are publicly released documents.

How about the Sherriff office copyrights your arrest warrant and says you can't have a copy of it?

 

[martybegan]

No. Because an individual retains ownership of their image and likeness.

And a mugshot is a public document, and the Sherriff's office is a government organization, not a private one.

 

[Hellbilly]

Actually, no.

If that were the case I could sue everyone who takes pictures/videos of me and my band if they use them without permission.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

And a mugshot is a public document, and the Sherriff's office is a government organization, not a private one.

A mugshot is part of an inmate's record which is a public record.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

If that were the case I could sue everyone who takes pictures/videos of me and my band if they use them without permission.

It depends. If the picture was taken in a place accessible by the public and used for the purpose of proving you were in that place you have nothing to say. This is paparazzi privilege. You still own your likeness. If you wanted to use that picture yourself you could.

 

[okfine]

Mugshots are publicly released documents.

How about the Sherriff office copyrights your arrest warrant and says you can't have a copy of it?

I think Trump will become surprised when Fulton County SO comes after him.

 

[martybegan]

I think Trump will become surprised when Fulton County SO comes after him.

They don't have a leg to stand on. More made up shit from people who's whole worldview is made up shit.

 

[okfine]

They don't have a leg to stand on. More made up shit from people who's whole worldview is made up shit.

Thats your world, not mine.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

I believe there is a provision for bad ass mug shots. g5000 loves it! Don't you, g man?

There's no limit to Trump's violating the law.

 

[martybegan]

Thats your world, not mine.

That's the overwhelming evidence based on precedent and law.