You've seen the poster, the Andy Warhol-ish image of President Barack Obama with HOPE underneath designed by Shepard Fairey a Los-Angeles based street artist who, according to the February 5, 2009 Washington Post story, has a history of breaking rules. Fairey admits that he found the photograph, taken in 2006 by photographer Mannie Garcia who was on assignment for the Associated Press, using Google Images.
The AP claims it owns the copyright, credit and compensation is due, Fairely's attorney, Anthony Falzone, executive director of Stanford University's Fair Use Project argues otherwise. Other copyright and intellectual property attorneys are also weighing in pro and con.
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