AP sues Zimmerman over latest artwork

[jon_berzerk]

that will be for the courts to decide

the AP just handed him that much more publicity

this one might be tied up for now

but his next one will sell for that much more

--LOL

AP serves George Zimmerman with a cease-and-desist order after he 'stole' their photographer's image for his latest painting

George Zimmerman's recent foray into the art world hasn't exactly earned him much critical praise. But it's definitely garnered him some attention - so much so that it could potentially get him sued by one of the largest news-wire services on earth.
For his latest painting, the man acquitted of murder in the shooting death of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin has painted a portrait of Florida State Attorney General Angela Corey, who is the woman who decided to charge Zimmerman with murder in Martin's death.
The problem for Zimmerman, however, is that the photo he used as the basis for his painting is owned by the Associated Press, and the wire service doesn't appear too keen on the idea of letting Zimmerman use it free of charge.


George Zimmerman 'stole' image captured by Associated Press photographer for latest painting | Mail Online
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[J.E.D]

Who gives a shit?

 

[PredFan]

that will be for the courts to decide

the AP just handed him that much more publicity

this one might be tied up for now

but his next one will sell for that much more

--LOL

AP serves George Zimmerman with a cease-and-desist order after he 'stole' their photographer's image for his latest painting

George Zimmerman's recent foray into the art world hasn't exactly earned him much critical praise. But it's definitely garnered him some attention - so much so that it could potentially get him sued by one of the largest news-wire services on earth.
For his latest painting, the man acquitted of murder in the shooting death of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin has painted a portrait of Florida State Attorney General Angela Corey, who is the woman who decided to charge Zimmerman with murder in Martin's death.
The problem for Zimmerman, however, is that the photo he used as the basis for his painting is owned by the Associated Press, and the wire service doesn't appear too keen on the idea of letting Zimmerman use it free of charge.


George Zimmerman 'stole' image captured by Associated Press photographer for latest painting | Mail Online
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A C&D order is not a suit. Nothing will happen if GZ doesn't try to sell the painting.

 

[Truthmatters]

but he was trying to sell it

 

[Tank]

Now the painting is worth even more

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Its true that some will pay big money for his schlock made from stolen art.

Hopefully, the real artist can sue if he does it again.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Now the painting is worth even more

No. Even if he could sell it, its "worth" nothing.

 

[Katzndogz]

He needs to become educated. He just doesn't know about copyrights. Most people don't. They think if an image is open to the public, it's in the public domain. Everything is copywritten. It all belongs to somebody. The general rule is if an artwork is 60% your own you can avoid a copyright infringement lawsuit.

 

[Katzndogz]

He was trying to sell it. Now he can't sell it which is all a cease and desist order is.

He can follow this prosecutor around and take her picture like any other photographer and make a painting of that.

 

[Dot Com]

Its true that some will pay big money for his schlock made from stolen art.

Hopefully, the real artist can sue if he does it again.

seriously. Has he painted anything on his own? The last one was a copy of a photograph as well. He's playing the gun clingers for chumps.

 

[Truthmatters]

hes just trying to cash in like all tea tards

 

[Tank]

This should be his next painting:

 

[Luddly Neddite]

This should be his next painting:

That would be great. Trayvon's family could sue.

But, gz doesn't pay his bills and he wouldn't pay for stealing that photo either.

 

[bripat9643]

that will be for the courts to decide

the AP just handed him that much more publicity

this one might be tied up for now

but his next one will sell for that much more

--LOL

AP serves George Zimmerman with a cease-and-desist order after he 'stole' their photographer's image for his latest painting

George Zimmerman's recent foray into the art world hasn't exactly earned him much critical praise. But it's definitely garnered him some attention - so much so that it could potentially get him sued by one of the largest news-wire services on earth.
For his latest painting, the man acquitted of murder in the shooting death of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin has painted a portrait of Florida State Attorney General Angela Corey, who is the woman who decided to charge Zimmerman with murder in Martin's death.
The problem for Zimmerman, however, is that the photo he used as the basis for his painting is owned by the Associated Press, and the wire service doesn't appear too keen on the idea of letting Zimmerman use it free of charge.


George Zimmerman 'stole' image captured by Associated Press photographer for latest painting | Mail Online
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They don't have a case. Copyright law says you only have rights to the actual image, not paintings of it. Andy Warhol made a famous painting of Marilyn Monroe based on a photograph, and no one sued him for it. He also painted coke cans and other copyrighted items.

We all know that AP doesn't give a damn about the money. They just hate George Zimmerman and want to punish him anyway they can.

 

[PredFan]

but he was trying to sell it

I'm probably wasting my time here but let's see if I can dumb this down enough for you.

GZ began to seek the painting. The owners of the original photo didnt know he had painted it until he tried to sell it. They then served him with a C&D and from that point on he has to stop selling it. It cannot be a CEASE and DESIST, if he isn't already doing it. Get it?

 

[Luddly Neddite]

All you racist haters don't need to worry about gz. He'll do just fine living off the stupidity and racism of others. That and stealing the art of others is what his real talent is.

 

[bripat9643]

Now the painting is worth even more

No. Even if he could sell it, its "worth" nothing.

Another liberal moron who doesn't understand economics. It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

 

[bripat9643]

He needs to become educated. He just doesn't know about copyrights. Most people don't. They think if an image is open to the public, it's in the public domain. Everything is copywritten. It all belongs to somebody. The general rule is if an artwork is 60% your own you can avoid a copyright infringement lawsuit.

The artwork is 100% his own.

 

[PredFan]

Its true that some will pay big money for his schlock made from stolen art.

Hopefully, the real artist can sue if he does it again.

seriously. Has he painted anything on his own? The last one was a copy of a photograph as well. He's playing the gun clingers for chumps.

No dumbass, he's not. The only chump is the one who bought it.

How fucking stupid are you people?

 

[PredFan]

that will be for the courts to decide

the AP just handed him that much more publicity

this one might be tied up for now

but his next one will sell for that much more

--LOL

AP serves George Zimmerman with a cease-and-desist order after he 'stole' their photographer's image for his latest painting

George Zimmerman's recent foray into the art world hasn't exactly earned him much critical praise. But it's definitely garnered him some attention - so much so that it could potentially get him sued by one of the largest news-wire services on earth.
For his latest painting, the man acquitted of murder in the shooting death of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin has painted a portrait of Florida State Attorney General Angela Corey, who is the woman who decided to charge Zimmerman with murder in Martin's death.
The problem for Zimmerman, however, is that the photo he used as the basis for his painting is owned by the Associated Press, and the wire service doesn't appear too keen on the idea of letting Zimmerman use it free of charge.


George Zimmerman 'stole' image captured by Associated Press photographer for latest painting | Mail Online
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They don't have a case. Copyright law says you only have rights to the actual image, not paintings of it. Andy Warhol made a famous painting of Marilyn Monroe based on a photograph, and no one sued him for it. He also painted coke cans and other copyrighted items.

We all know that AP doesn't give a damn about the money. They just hate George Zimmerman and want to punish him anyway they can.

Wouldn't that be awesome? GZ sticks to his guns and counter sues and wins again. The left wing bed wetters here would go apoplectic.