Intellectual property is various types of creations that deal with the mind such as literature and art, inventions, and designs used in business…
Artist Shepard Fairey used a 2006 Associated Press photograph of Barack Obama. He turned the photo into the iconic “HOPE” poster during the 2008 campaign. He recognized that his artistic transformation of an image was protected according to the opinion of the fair use. But Associated Press proves that he illegally stole the rights on the image. Also the photographer, Mannie Garcia, who took the photo at a National Press Club event notices:’ He owns the rights to the image because he worked as a freelancer at the time and was not an AP employee’. On October 16, 2009 Shepard Fairey admitted that he was wrong. In his interview he says:’ In an attempt to conceal my mistake I submitted false images and deleted other images. I sincerely apologize for my lapse in judgment and I take full responsibility for my actions which were mine alone’.
I understand that Shepherd Fairey was wrong when he “stole” the original image and then submitted false images, but I think that the creative art work he did turned out good. Now when people drive by and see the posters on the street they associate them with Obama’s company and no one really starts thinking who or how this poster was made, legally or illegally.
An example of intellectual property issues from my engineering graphics design field is: I was working as a freelance designer where I was able to use my creative skills. The client gave me an original photo, and my task was to add some fantasy and design skills to it. I had to create it all in the Soidworks program in 3D modeling, which can be rotated 360’ degrees. I did it and my client liked it, but now I would like to show my work to other companies so I can continue my business and here is problem:” If it is design work you did for your employer, make sure you’re not violating the company’s policy by sharing it on the web”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard_Fairey
http://boingboing.net/2009/10/19/shepard-fairey-ap-ba.html
Tatianna,
If you want to use the work that you have created for other companies – all you need to do is ask. Send an email and keep the response. Explain that you want to use the photo/artwork for your portfolio. I have never been denied. You are not able to take the same design, swap out the logo and use for another company – etc. Good luck getting all of your projects! Kristi