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10/24/2009 01:54:14 PM · #26

I'd think using a photo of a minor without any permission would be kind of a big deal?

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10/24/2009 02:14:09 PM · #27

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Note that the childcare center quite possibly hired a designer to create the sign, and may have no knowledge themselves that the photo was not acquired legitimately.

Good point, Paul. Or it's even possible they thought they purchased it legally somewhere. You can be sure I will be professional when I contact them.

HiFi or Lentil, how big is this place? Are we talking a legitimate business or is this more a mom opening a daycare in her house?

10/24/2009 02:23:10 PM · #28

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

HiFi or Lentil, how big is this place? Are we talking a legitimate business or is this more a mom opening a daycare in her house?

They are big. Many branches. Definitely a for-profit enterprise. //www.kidsincare.com.au/index.php

R.

ETA: The picture of Laine is the featured image on their web site. They seem to be "branding" with her, LOL

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10/24/2009 02:28:14 PM · #29

Basically, they've got a LOT invested in that image; I'd say Doc has 'em by the short hairs and he's about to be able to afford his new body after all :-)

R.

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10/24/2009 02:31:11 PM · #30

I donâ��t know Doc, I think the first thing they will do no matter what part they had in the image theft is contact a lawyer.
Your best bet is have a lawyer handle it.
~~But if you are going to be a â��do it yourselferâ�� again, you should have a lawyerâ��s name handy.~~ Edit after Roberts post..

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10/24/2009 02:38:02 PM · #31

OK, I always like to be armed with info before I make a move. Judi, do you have any links for a quick rundown of copyright infringement in Australia? Do I need to register my image for lawyer's fees to be included in the settlement? etc? Hey Paul, does Nolo press have an Australia version? :)

10/24/2009 02:40:04 PM · #32

I just noticed at the bottom of the website "Art - Web - Design by
Energize Design, Clicks and Clicks and Mystics Website Design"

10/24/2009 02:40:24 PM · #33

Originally posted by SamhainD:

A simple heads-up inquiry may be all that's needed; they may be perfectly willing to work with Doc to make this right. It may very well be their designer that is at fault, or it may even be that the image was stolen by someone who posted it to microstock and the designer may actually have purchased the image unaware that it was stolen at all. If they are willing to license the image for a reasonable amount, why waste bux on paying a lawyer?

The legal option, IMO, comes into play if they refuse to cooperate.

R.

10/24/2009 02:48:42 PM · #34

//www.copyright.org.au/

But I guess you've found that?

R.

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10/24/2009 02:50:41 PM · #35

Did you get this

10/24/2009 02:51:36 PM · #36

OK, I've sent an enquiry email. Once I've made contact I will likely stop posting here until there is satisfactory resolution.

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10/24/2009 02:51:57 PM · #37

Originally posted by SamhainD:

Did you get this

Yes, I'm guessing they are the real culprit, but who knows.

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10/24/2009 02:54:31 PM · #38

I did a couple of Tin Eye searches, first on Dr Achoo's original photo as posted to DPC - 0, then on the image on the website Bear linked to - 14!

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10/24/2009 04:08:32 PM · #39

Originally posted by SaraR:

I did a couple of Tin Eye searches, first on Dr Achoo's original photo as posted to DPC - 0, then on the image on the website Bear linked to - 14!

Using tineye I got 14 hits using the Doc's DPChallenge photo. You have to open the photo page, then right-click to get the actual url for the photo - not the url of the DPChallenge page that it's displayed on.

Simms

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10/24/2009 04:58:22 PM · #40

I would also sue

HiFi as she made an illegal copy of it on her phone.

You're gonna clean up Doc!

Hifi

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10/24/2009 05:35:57 PM · #41

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Originally posted by GeneralE:
Note that the childcare center quite possibly hired a designer to create the sign, and may have no knowledge themselves that the photo was not acquired legitimately.

Good point, Paul. Or it's even possible they thought they purchased it legally somewhere. You can be sure I will be professional when I contact them.

HiFi or Lentil, how big is this place? Are we talking a legitimate business or is this more a mom opening a daycare in her house?

They are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange - no mum & dad operation

Judi

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10/24/2009 05:40:50 PM · #42

I would suggest get as much evidence as you can before you go doing anything. That way even if they rip the photo off their website, you still have the proof that they did use it. Whilst that Daycare is not advertised out my way, you can get other DPCÃ©rs to photograph billboards, posters, signage and such around the areas that they do advertise so you can get proof of the extent of their usage. Then contact a lawyer.

If you start contacting them, they will see that you aren't even in the country and will attempt to remove the website usage first.

Do your homework as to who might have this image on their books for stock and then build from there.

10/24/2009 05:44:49 PM · #43

Originally posted by Judi:

All good ideas. I have a screenshot of the website and a pic of the sandwich board now. Does anybody want to do me the favor of walking in and checking out any brochures and whether they have any?

On the stock exchange? Ya, I'm thinking it's lawyer time. Now how to go about finding one in a completely foreign country. Thank God you guys speak English...

Judi

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10/24/2009 05:53:09 PM · #44

Sent you a PM.

Hifi

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10/24/2009 05:54:01 PM · #45

When you go up close to the billboard, it is very obvious that they do not have the original which would help your case in proving that the image was stolen.

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Judi

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