Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Maryland

I am a photographer who has some of my work displayed on a website. I was paid for the photographic work, but retained the copyright and as part of the (mostly verbal) agreement was that I would get a photo credit in the form of a link back to my website. The client and I recently had a disagreement over an unrelated issue and he has since removed the credit link, but has kept the photos online. I have an email from him back when he was developing his website where he states: "one of the things I need to do is add [my business name] to the gallery with credit for the photos". This clearly indicates that he was aware of his obligation as part of our agreement and indeed followed through - until now. What legal recourse do I have? What can I tell him that makes legal sense and is not a silly empty threat? Can I ask him to remove the photos unless he replaces the link? What can I do? Thank you!


Asked on 6/09/10, 9:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

Any attorney will say this is not a simple question for this bulletin board. You need to consult with a copyright attorney. A review of any written correspondence or contract is also necessary. Consult with an attorney in your area for specific advice.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

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Answered on 6/09/10, 4:13 pm


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