bob_osullivan Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hello all: I recently posted a question about model releases that sparked a hot debate which ultimately degraded to the point where the post was deleted. But hey it was fun while it lasted. I did finally find and consult a lawyer and got my answers. But odly enough he said one of the most important places to look for this information, at least innitially, is the photography community, and then talk to a lawyer after getting some real world feedback. So, here I am with another question. If you happen to capture an image on the street wich contains someone's trademark in a sign or on a product, is there soem restriction on the use of that image. For example, if I shot some interesting looking people having a business lunch at an outdoor coffee shop. You couldn't receognize them so a model release isn't needed, but there is a laptop on the table with the Hewlet Packard logo clearly visible. Do you think you'd have to clone out the logo or otherwise obsure it? Obviously, you'd never find anyone at HP to grant you permission. Ok, guys let it rip... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpalmquist Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I think trademarks not used for marketing and are not the only focus of the image are fair game. otherwise pretty much every street scene would end up with many law suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenelsonfoto Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00HUYQ">This has been addressed in the past.</a> Search photo.net for more feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 As long as you aren't using the images for commercial purposes --in which I highly doubt that the company using the advertising will want someone else's logo in their ad-- you are okay. of course if the usage of the photo can be interpreted as defamatory, that's another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Since this has been adressed before, I'll mention an amusing advertising "goof". Mamiya had full-page ads for their camera in which they show off picture as full-frame 120 slides. Oops! The frames each had the infamous Hasselblad notches! (a trademark, btw). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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