Re: [CR] Re: Using images

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Ideale)

Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:37:16 -0700
From: "sean flores" <seaneee175@gmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Re: Using images


First, let me apologize in advance if I am coverning ground already tread upon. I am only half following this discussion. Having said that...

So I talked to an Art Buyer friend of mine and she found this to be a pretty interesting situation. As far as copyright is concerned, any images Campy "borrowed" that were simply scans or photos of Campagnolo printed material is technically owned by Campy. They could basically argue the reverse. It was scanned/used without their permission and that they technically own the image. Using said image would not be a good case for copyright infringement, but it's just downright bad form.

BUT, as for original photography, featuring campy components/equipped bicycles, that weren't for commercial use, the original photographers own the rights to these. A case could be made that Campagnolo violated copyright law and must either a, cease and desist or b, compensate the original photographer.

Where it get complicated though is how this is treated with international copyright law. Italy is a member state that has several treaties as recent as the WTO treaty of '95 to honor copyrights between countries.

Now whether someone wants to test the waters and put effort into this is another story. I would be curious to know what Campangolo's response would be if someone where to send them a C&D letter.

Sean Flores
San Francisco, CA