JessXEmoji 46 Posted February 11, 2014 I see a ton of anti Obama decals online his face and name. Is that legal to produce and sell? Or any government person for that matter. I'm not trying to get into politics here. just a copyright question i guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted February 11, 2014 Undoubtly it is I have seen it for years in newspapers , magazines etc mostly carticultures of them and even photos with some statement that they supposedly made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted February 11, 2014 Just did some google searching and it depends. Some is ok, because of them being a public personality, but others are not. However, it's not worth it from a political standpoint to try and do anything about it. There was a thing in 09 about Obama's lawyers trying to make some laws to control his image better but I didn't see what actually became of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted February 11, 2014 I also searched the web before I posted here, I couldnt find much info. Seen where obamas team tried to stop some anti obama images during the election. There are also big name tshirt sites that sell shirts hats etc... imo who would give anyone rights to make negative stuff about them? Ive read where you cant use other peoples images like movie stars. Whats different about a president? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted February 11, 2014 NO !!! The President's men will hunt you down and take care of you!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted February 11, 2014 LOL. Slice you aint right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lueman 19 Posted February 11, 2014 I also searched the web before I posted here, I couldnt find much info. Seen where obamas team tried to stop some anti obama images during the election. There are also big name tshirt sites that sell shirts hats etc... imo who would give anyone rights to make negative stuff about them? Ive read where you cant use other peoples images like movie stars. Whats different about a president? It's something to do with that pesky first amendment, something about free speech and all that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted February 11, 2014 The issue is whether your image is a specific copyrighted image, or more generic. The famous "HOPE" poster was later found to be based on a photo taken by an AP photographer and that eventually led to at least one lawsuit, so I would definitely stay away from that particular image whenever possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCOJdecals 39 Posted February 11, 2014 The issue is whether your image is a specific copyrighted image, or more generic. The famous "HOPE" poster was later found to be based on a photo taken by an AP photographer and that eventually led to at least one lawsuit, so I would definitely stay away from that particular image whenever possible. Barack_Obama_Hope_poster.jpg This should say "NOPE." 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessefisher4 35 Posted February 11, 2014 or "DOPE!" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquidfusion 69 Posted February 11, 2014 Here are my thoughts on the current administration... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 11, 2014 Here are my thoughts on the current administration... To get that to come out would be very painful. That'd be 1 gigantic bowel movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted February 11, 2014 This is how i think he chooses his people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites