Away from the courtroom there’s also a comic sub-plot to be resolved, starring various figures who either absolved AFP of blame or actively defended the agency’s actions. Aside from the usual freetard nutters these included the National Press Photographer Association’s Mickey Osterreicher, photo blogger John Harrington and Visa Pour L’Image’s J-F Leroy.
Tag: Daniel Morel
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Agence France Presse vs Morel: Photo Agency Found Guilty Of Theft, Faces Million Dollar Bill
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AFP, Washington Post Violated Daniel Morel’s Copyrights, Judge Rules
AFP, Washington Post Violated Daniel Morel’s Copyrights, Judge Rules | PDNPulse
A federal court has ruled that Agence France-Press violated photographer Daniel Morel’s copyrights by distributing his images of the 2010 Haiti earthquake without permission. The copyright infringement claims turned on whether the terms of service for Twi
via PDNPulse: http://pdnpulse.com/2013/01/afp-washington-post-violated-daniel-morels-copyrights-judge-rules.html
But the court declined to rule on whether the infringement was willful. The court left the question of willfulness, which will determine how much in damages the defendants will have to pay to Morel, for a jury to decide.
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Morel Releases More Evidence Against AFP, Getty in Copyright Case
Morel Releases More Evidence Against AFP, Getty in Copyright Case | PDNPulse
Photographer Daniel Morel, who had his exclusive Haiti earthquake images ripped off by Agence France-Presse and Getty more than two years ago, has released more evidence in his claim against the two wire services in his ongoing fight for justice. The new
via PDNPulse: http://pdnpulse.com/2012/05/morel-releases-more-evidence-against-afp-getty-in-copyright-case.html
A hearing on Morel’s motion for summary judgment is scheduled for July. The judge is unlikely to issue a decision before fall.
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More than $120,000,000 at stake in AFP v. Morel case
Link: British Journal of Photography
“[Agence France-Presse got caught with a hand in the cookie jar and will have to pay.” This statement, written in 2010 by an AFP photo desk editor, could become reality if a judge finds in favour of freelance photographer Daniel Morel in his two-year-long case against the French photo agency and its partner, Getty Images. Olivier Laurent reports
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AFP v. Morel: Both parties moving for summary judgment
British Journal of Photography
Freelance photographer Daniel Morel, Agence France-Presse and Getty Images are now moving for a summary judgment in the two-year-old case
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AFP v. Morel trial date set
CNN is the latest news organisation to settle its case against Daniel Morel, as the freelance photographer is set to face Agence France Presse and Getty Images in court this summer, BJP can confirm
Link: AFP v. Morel trial date set – British Journal of Photography
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Thoughts of a Bohemian » A visual banquet
I love the slap in the face given to AFP and Getty by attributing Daniel Morel Haiti’s images a well deserved award. I am sure they considered the little girl image as a first prize for a long time.
Link: Thoughts of a Bohemian » Blog Archive » A visual banquet
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AFP v. Morel: How will photographers benefit? – British Journal of Photography
Let it be clear: the high-profile case pitting freelance photographer Daniel Morel to Agence France Presse, Getty Images and CNN is not just a personal fight between one photographer against larger corporations. It’s a case that could impact all photographers. Here’s why.
Link: AFP v. Morel: How will photographers benefit? – British Journal of Photography
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"We will prevail," says AFP of Morel case – British Journal of Photography
Agence France Presse’ lawyers have told BJP they believe the news agency will prevail in its legal fight against freelance photographer Daniel Morel, despite a recent court order.
Link: “We will prevail,” says AFP of Morel case – British Journal of Photography
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Christmas Cheer For Morel As Judge Rejects AFP Humbug » The Russian Photos Blog
Unless the parties reach a settlement out of court Morel’s claims will go to a full jury trial in the New Year. AFP, Getty Images, CBS Broadcasting and Turner Broadcasting will face claims for copyright infringement and Digital Millennium Copyright Act violations; AFP and Getty will face further claims for contributory infringement and vicarious infringement. With widespread misuse of 13 images alleged damages and legal costs could run into many millions of dollars.
Link: Christmas Cheer For Morel As Judge Rejects AFP Humbug » The Russian Photos Blog
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Daniel Morel vs AFP: Small-time PR Photographer In Big-time PR Disaster » The Russian Photos Blog
Essentially Kaufman has opted for a smoke and mirrors operation, lifting a phrase from one Terms of Service here, a snippet from another ToS there, then attempting to cobble the various components into a coherent whole: it’s the law as practiced by Heath Robinson. Whether this strategy will work remains to be seen, but judging by some of Judge William H Pauley’s comments, His Honour was distinctly unimpressed by Kaufman’s tortuous logic.
Link: Daniel Morel vs AFP: Small-time PR Photographer In Big-time PR Disaster » The Russian Photos Blog
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John Harrington V Daniel Morel | duckrabbit
John Harrington V Daniel Morel — duckrabbit
It must be deeply comforting for JF Leroy that he has been joined in his attack on Daniel Morel by…
via duckrabbit: http://duckrabbit.info/blog/2010/10/john-harrington-v-morel/
It must be deeply comforting for JF Leroy that he has been joined in his attack on Daniel Morel by John Harrington
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AFP v. Morel: The Important Questions – British Journal of Photography
What did Agence France Presse know when it distributed without permission freelance photographer Daniel Morel’s images? What was Getty Images’ role? And why isn’t TwitPic in court?
Link: AFP v. Morel: The Important Questions – British Journal of Photography
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AFP, CNN, Getty, ABC, V Morel, why this case matters to all professional photographers or why Getty could be selling your photos without you even knowing … | duckrabbit
AFP, CNN, Getty, ABC, V Morel, why this case matters to all professional photographers or why Getty could be selling your photos without you even knowing … — duckrabbit
Tonight I have received a copy of the transcript of the court proceeding in the case of AFP, Getty, CNN and…
It’s no exaggeration to say that the arguments presented in court mean that this case, if it goes AFP’s way, could affect all photographers who use the web.
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AFP v. Morel: The debate rages on – British Journal of Photography
Jean-François Leroy has been forced to weigh in, one more time, on the legal case pitting Agence France Presse against Daniel Morel, after he refused to support the freelance photographer
Link: AFP v. Morel: The debate rages on – British Journal of Photography
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Dear Mr Leroy (an open letter) | duckrabbit
Dear Mr Leroy (an open letter) — duckrabbit
Thank you for your response to my post yesterday critisizing the way way certain photo agencies seem content to abuse…
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Thank you for your response to my post yesterday critisizing the way way certain photo agencies seem content to abuse the rights of indvidual photographers. I am sorry that we misunderstood you. Might that have something to do with upholding a logic that many people find is at odds with your self stated remit of ‘defending professional photographers’?
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JF Leroy responds ‘My position here is that of an insurance company.’ | duckrabbit
JF Leroy responds ‘My position here is that of an insurance company.’ — duckrabbit
Yesterday duckrabbit published a post criticizing the photo industry for selling a set of pictures of the aftermath of the Haitian Earthquake…
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Yesterday duckrabbit published a post criticizing the photo industry for selling a set of pictures of the aftermath of the Haitian Earthquake but refusing to compensate the photographer because he had shared them on a twitpic. Much of my criticism was aimed at JF Leroy, the Director of Visa Pour L’Image (a photojournalism festival). You can read the full post here. Today we are printing Leroy’s response in full
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Why AFP, Getty, Jean-Francois Leroy, CNN, ABC, CBS love photographs but have no time for photographers, or ‘it wasn’t rape your honor because she was in the room and I was horny’ | duckrabbit – we produce photofilms
Why AFP, Getty, Jean-Francois Leroy, CNN, ABC, CBS love photographs but have no time for photographers, or ‘it wasn’t rape your honor because she was in the room and I was horny’ — duckrabbit
The case that opens today according to NPPA: In a case that could set precedent in online copyright legislation and…
Reinhard Krause has spent much of his photojournalism career in some of the most tumultuous and critical places on the planet — including North Korea, Kosovo, Tibet and, most recently, the flooded regions of Pakistan. Beginning in November, all the hot spots in the world will constitute his beat, as the global pictures editor of Reuters, leading 400 staff and freelance photographers.
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PDNPulse: Insult to Injury: AFP Suing Photographer It Stole Photos From
That, of course, raises the question: what is copyright really worth anymore if technology has turned it into something that benefits only those with the resources to enforce and defend it at every turn?
Link: PDNPulse: Insult to Injury: AFP Suing Photographer It Stole Photos From