Famous Trademark Case to Learn From | Art or Infringement? The Hope Poster Controversy
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Famous Trademark Case to Learn From | Art or Infringement? The Hope Poster Controversy

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In Intellectual Property Rights, Patent

In 2008, Shepard Fairey’s iconic Hope poster, a symbol of Obama’s presidential campaign, sparked a copyright controversy when the Associated Press revealed it was based on a photo by AP freelancer Mannie Garcia.

While Fairey claimed fair use, the AP demanded compensation, leading to a 2011 settlement with profits split between them.

Interestingly, Garcia praised the poster’s impact but criticized Fairey for using the image without permission or credit.

This case highlights the importance of crediting creators and understanding copyright laws when remixing or transforming existing works.

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