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Copyright infringement?
Posted by Anonymous . updated on 7/26/2010
How much does a copyrighted image need to be modified before it is okay to sell. I want to take an image from the web, make it black and white (if not already), crop/rotate/mirror as needed, compress the picture size significantly (down to 50 x 50 pixels or so), and then enlarge the image to 16" X 20" and add my own colorful artwork. The subject of the original image is barely distinguishable by the viewer. Is this artwork okay to sell?
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Jared H...
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Please do not rely on statements made by respondents on this peer-answers forum. Answers provided on this peer-answers forum are NOT legal advice. Answers on this forum are not moderated, and some peer-answers may not be accurate. You should consult with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. Please do not place any confidential information on this forum.
Only the owner of copyrighted image has the right to prepare, or to authorize someone else to create, a new version of that image. Accordingly, you cannot claim copyright to another's image, no matter how much you change it, unless you have the owner's consent. If you use a copyrighted image without authorization, the owner may be entitled to bring an infringement action against you.
Karuna
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