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Hey Chris! (Just 6T9 CHGR) did Johnny Lightning get permission?

Started by 69chargerboy, March 16, 2008, 06:45:03 PM

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JohnnyBee

#50
March 17, 2008, 07:01:09 PM
Hey when you get a good lawyer., Please let me know, as two of my Photos "I" took are being used by http://www.racingreflections.com/ and is being stated as "Racing Reflections Incorporated offers fully licensed NASCAR merchandise"

Look under Dodge  http://www.racingreflections.com/


Just 6T9 CHGR

#51
March 17, 2008, 07:08:45 PM
Quote from: JohnnyBee on March 17, 2008, 07:01:09 PM
Hey when you get a good lawyer., Please let me know, as two of my Photos "I" took are being used by http://www.racingreflections.com/ and is being stated as "Racing Reflections Incorporated offers fully licensed NASCAR merchandise"

Look under Dodge  http://www.racingreflections.com/

Yep they got me too....they are hte ones making the limited ed lithograph....I called them on it & they did send me a free one.

I got #5 out 150 total. 
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

FastbackJon

#52
March 17, 2008, 07:29:46 PM
What is odd is that it appears to be the same exact image that is getting all the copyright infringements on it. I guess what helps is that it is on the main page and is of a decent resolution.

http://members.tripod.com/charger_rt69/IM002085.JPG
"This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold..." -- Numbers 7:84 KJV

TripleBlackGator

#53
March 18, 2008, 05:42:11 AM
Quote from: az69rtcharger on March 17, 2008, 06:06:12 PM
Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on March 17, 2008, 05:31:55 PM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on March 17, 2008, 05:16:53 PM
I guess they didnt see this ::) :rotz:


"All photos of Chris' 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
may not be used without written consent. "
I put that on my site about 5+ years ago after the first "pirating"  from an ebay seller making posters out of the image...

I guess Mopar doesnt listen as well when this "officially  licensed" shirt showed up last year as well as the licensed lithograph....

As far as a lawyer is concerned I wouldnt even know where to start or who to contact.....
:shruggy:


Chris,
you have a phone book right? Just look for "A" for "Attorney" your local area should also have a "Lawyer referral  board that could point you to a Attorney the could help you.
Its not fair that you let them do this, I would start by threatening that you are going pursue legal action if they will not work a deal out with them. 
If you need help, PM me and I could help you find someone.

  Chris,
   I think you DO have some ground to stand.  I would like to think az69rtcharger would agree that should you persue the legalities of these actions it will COST YOU regardless of the outcome. Even discussing the matter with an appropriate attorney will cost you and they might even suggest you don't pursue it based on many factors. It's a gamble and the deck is stacked. It can easily boil down to who has the deepest pockets. But then again there was that story about David and Goliath. GOOD LUCK!
Malicious, vindictive, spiteful, cynical, pessimistic, sarcastic, & antagonistic. And those are my good traits!

FastbackJon

#54
March 20, 2008, 05:02:21 PM
Similar situation on Moparts, you might have to log in to read it.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=4288482&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1&nt=2
"This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold..." -- Numbers 7:84 KJV

skip68

#55
March 20, 2008, 07:05:13 PM
I SOOOOO AGREE WITH TUFCAT.     THESE ARE OUR PERSONAL CARS, AND IF ANYONE SHOULD PROFIT OFF OF THEM IT SHOULD BE US THE OWNERS.   :flame:   I would love it if somebody wanted to use my car in a photoshoot for a good cause.  :yesnod:   But if they are going to use it to sell a product for profit then they should give me some of the product or pay me royalties or a flat rate fee.   These cars cost us plenty of money and I'm not in the business of building a car so that others can profit from it.   :flame: :flame: :flame:    Chuck..........
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!

451-74Charger

#56
March 21, 2008, 06:59:48 AM
I agree that you should persue this.
We go after anyone using OUR images without permission (Peanuts, Dilbert, Strawberry Shortcake etc...)
We have a huge legal team dedicated to stop people like this in thier tracks.
Just because you are 1 person doesnt mean that they should be able to get away with it. Get some legal advise from a lawer (copywrite if possible).
I mean if you pirated a song/movie etc, youd expect to get a STIFF penalty if you got caught.

At least they can help pay towards your project...!!

PocketThunder

#57
March 21, 2008, 08:55:38 AM
we have our very own attorney right here on this board.  His name is Kim and goes by last426.
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

TUFCAT

#58
March 21, 2008, 10:13:18 AM
Quote from: skip68 on March 20, 2008, 07:05:13 PM

I SOOOOO AGREE WITH TUFCAT.     


Thanks Chuck,  I love it when someone actually agrees with me - -  only wish I can get my darling MRS. TUFCAT to do the same!  :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:.   

Brock Samson

#59
March 21, 2008, 10:30:27 AM
 i hadn't realized this thread had grown so large or so many other comercial enterprises had swipped you image Chris...
if nothing else take heart and be very proud that your hard work and dedication in restoring your charger has resulted in an "iconic" image that's world famous...

  :scratchchin: Thanks for your furthering our resale values...  :yesnod:
my GF is quite knowlageable about copyright laws, I'll ask her opinion..

Just 6T9 CHGR

#60
March 21, 2008, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: Brock Samson on March 21, 2008, 10:30:27 AM
i hadn't realized this thread had grown so large or so many other comercial enterprises had swipped you image Chris...
if nothing else take heart and be very proud that your hard work and dedication in restoring your charger has resulted in an "iconic" image that's world famous...

 

Strato....you want those bills small or large?

  :2thumbs:

Let us know what your GF says.

In all seriousness though, I think the lawyer thing is out for me......FREE stuff is always welcome though....  :D
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Brock Samson

#61
March 21, 2008, 07:10:53 PM
i hear runninghorn wants to buy it Chris...  :D      :lol:

TheAutoArchaeologist

#62
March 21, 2008, 08:53:46 PM
There is a difference in someone taking your picture and asking for someone to use your picture.

Someone recently asked to use one of my pictures in an ad they were going to run at Mopars at the Strip, I said sure! They were going to credit me and send me a copy, I'm all for it.

If someone took my picture, used it for some reason, and then they copyrighted it without my concent, I'd be upset. This has happened to me before, use of my pictures without consent, and trying to pass them off as their originals.

Here are a few websites on copyright law.

http://www.photolaw.net/faq.html

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html

http://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds2-2/weblaw.html

http://www.pdimages.com/law/10.htm

Ryan

Beep Beep Dave

#63
March 25, 2008, 11:11:32 AM
Quote from: FastbackJon on March 16, 2008, 11:37:21 PM
So the picture is of a '68, it is labeled as a '69, but it is actually a '70!!!

:o     :rofl:





Thats too funny!
They should just fire that dumbass that stole the pic and hire Chris. The guy has a great car and takes a good photo too. I do however have concerns if he knows the differences between 68, 69 and 70 Chargers though as they all look the same :smilielol:

Dave
'69-1/2 SIXPACK/SIXBBL REGISTRY On-Line Registry for the Lift Off Hood cars!!!
Maple Leaf Mopars your Canadian Mopar site.

1970 Charger R/T

moparstuart

#64
March 25, 2008, 02:02:39 PM
 they just wanted to offend all three 2nd gen owners   :smilielol:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

myfever

#65
March 26, 2008, 11:17:54 AM
HEY CHRIS, THATS WILD WHAT THEY DID TO YOUR PIC...PHIL

Just 6T9 CHGR

#66
March 26, 2008, 03:50:50 PM
Quote from: myfever on March 26, 2008, 11:17:54 AM
HEY CHRIS, THATS WILD WHAT THEY DID TO YOUR PIC...PHIL

Hey Phil glad you made it!

Welcome to the site! :cheers:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

dd44068

#67
March 26, 2008, 05:30:58 PM
Chris with all the piracy of you car I would be glad to take it off your hands :yesnod: But now back to reality I agree with the majority, go and get them and make them pay.

DodgeChargerNeeded

#68
March 26, 2008, 07:45:21 PM
Honestly unless you have the picture copyrighted what is stopping anybody from doing a quick copy and paste. Doesn't seem like a big deal to me. If I were to look at that little hot wheel I would never notice it was your car.
Jeff

Aero426

#69
March 26, 2008, 08:36:50 PM
Quote from: DodgeChargerNeeded on March 26, 2008, 07:45:21 PM
Honestly unless you have the picture copyrighted what is stopping anybody from doing a quick copy and paste. Doesn't seem like a big deal to me. If I were to look at that little hot wheel I would never notice it was your car.
For about the third time, THE ORIGINAL PHOTO IS COPYRIGHTED ALREADY !    :smilielol:

What you do about it is another matter.
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