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moose135
2010-01-05, 08:38 PM
I came across this online - looks like some Swedish cable company stole one of my photos for use in an ad. It looks like it even ended up on a billboard! I'll have to see if there is anything I can do about it...

http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1262659475330RA38
Derf
2010-01-05, 08:49 PM
Holy Crap, it looks like you have a good lawsuit as they used it on a BILLBOARD!!!! :borat:

Then again, you never got a release for the portrait!!! Check your mail for a registered letter!
PhilDernerJr
2010-01-05, 10:14 PM
I love reading Fred's posts and hearing his voice as I read it. :)

Funny stuff, Moose! The quality of how they handled the photo is actually good....looks very close to legit.
mirrodie
2010-01-05, 10:35 PM
I think restitution of the highest order is needed. You like Swedish gals, ya?


Seriously, how did you even catch WIND of that??!
Gerard
2010-01-05, 11:10 PM
I think restitution of the highest order is needed. You like Swedish gals, ya?


Seriously, how did you even catch WIND of that??!

LOL I was thinking the same thing!!
wunaladreamin
2010-01-06, 04:50 PM
LMAO!!!!

Fred, you're my hero!!!
lijk604
2010-01-07, 11:06 AM
Fred = Swedish Hero! :borat:
T-Bird76
2010-01-07, 11:20 AM
Trying to pursue an trademark infringement overseas is difficult at best impossible at worst, especially on an individual basis. The photo may also not have been stolen from the company it represents but by the ad agency that designed the ad, which adds another layer of complexity. I'd be curious to see if the company has any good will and compensates you for the use or ignores you.
Matt Molnar
2010-01-07, 01:07 PM
Trying to pursue an trademark infringement overseas is difficult at best impossible at worst, especially on an individual basis. The photo may also not have been stolen from the company it represents but by the ad agency that designed the ad, which adds another layer of complexity. I'd be curious to see if the company has any good will and compensates you for the use or ignores you.
You should probably watch the video.
NIKV69
2010-01-07, 01:31 PM
It's amazing how these companies do this. I caught a broker in Fla using my shot of one of the Sands SP to advertise it since it's for sale. I called and they said they were sending payment which I haven't received. Is this company in Sweden? That makes it tougher but this is BS.
Matt Molnar
2010-01-07, 03:26 PM
It's amazing how these companies do this. I caught a broker in Fla using my shot of one of the Sands SP to advertise it since it's for sale. I called and they said they were sending payment which I haven't received. Is this company in Sweden? That makes it tougher but this is BS.
You should also watch the video. :)
PhilDernerJr
2010-01-07, 04:09 PM
HAHAHA :)
mirrodie
2010-01-07, 04:17 PM
It's amazing how these companies do this. I caught a broker in Fla using my shot of one of the Sands SP to advertise it since it's for sale. I called and they said they were sending payment which I haven't received. Is this company in Sweden? That makes it tougher but this is BS.
You should also watch the video. :)


Not having seen your last 2 recommendations, I just sat down to watch it.

And agree.


You have to watch it. :mrgreen:
NIKV69
2010-01-07, 05:57 PM
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/f8599e27d7.jpg
Derf
2010-01-07, 06:10 PM
I think you do not like my hat!