Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 21, 2022 6:24:56 GMT 12
MĀORI LEADER TAKES LEGAL ACTION OVER COPYCAT ARTWORK
High-profile Māori leader Rangi McLean has taken legal action over a piece of art that featured a “direct and unauthorised copy” of an existing photograph of him.
McLean’s letter requested that Strizel withdraw the artwork for sale permanently and refrain from using any intellectual property, imagery or other material related to McLean. The letter noted McLean’s status as a “highly respected Māori figure” and outlined the cultural significance of tā moko as “a result of a long, spiritual journey” which requires “the blessing of elders and those in the community with a high degree of standing.”
Although Strizel has now removed the image from Etsy, it currently still appears on his website......
www.thelawyermag.com/nz/news/general/maori-leader-takes-legal-action-over-copycat-artwork/413593
High-profile Māori leader Rangi McLean has taken legal action over a piece of art that featured a “direct and unauthorised copy” of an existing photograph of him.
McLean’s letter requested that Strizel withdraw the artwork for sale permanently and refrain from using any intellectual property, imagery or other material related to McLean. The letter noted McLean’s status as a “highly respected Māori figure” and outlined the cultural significance of tā moko as “a result of a long, spiritual journey” which requires “the blessing of elders and those in the community with a high degree of standing.”
Although Strizel has now removed the image from Etsy, it currently still appears on his website......
www.thelawyermag.com/nz/news/general/maori-leader-takes-legal-action-over-copycat-artwork/413593