One of my photos used by national newspaper without permission.

An Exception

An Exception

An Exception

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A.N.Other said:
Seriously, if you think you could get 5 figures compensation for the use of that image out of copyright, when it's available all over the net and has been used in chain e-mails, then dream on. I suggest you become a claims lawyer if you're that good.

I'll say again. With that many copies of the image around, it's very unlikely that they have taken it directly from pbase and have not intentionally broken the copyright. In likelihood, it's gone around as a funny link or chain e-mail and has been printed - and if you go back to the first page and look at the t&cs link given, you're unlikely to have a leg to stand on. It will fall under the 'submission of images and printed in trust' bit.
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That's like saying to the RIAA, "sorry that 'little Jack Doney' downloaded one of your clients music recordings, but numerous people had also downloaded it prior, and it was even posted to Ytube, so dream on!"

Hardly a strong defence...
 

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This isn't fresh ground for the Mail http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=24367

The same "agency" has been stealing copyright for years http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27335

In both of these instances the copyright owner's identity was clear but no attempt was made to get in touch for permission or offer of payment. In both cases payment was made after action was threatened.

Let's face it, most of these thefts happen without the photographer being aware and it's regarded as a victimless theft. You desrve payment.
 
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