Patricia Caulfield, the photographer whose work was used as the basis of Warhol’s flower prints sued in November 1966 and settled for cash and artwork.
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Patricia Caulfield, the photographer whose work was used as the basis of Warhol’s flower prints sued in November 1966 and settled for cash and artwork.
via Rich Nolo’s Patent, Copyright & Trademark Blog and Photo Attorney.
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I think the difference with Warhol is that by 1966, he had a pretty good chunk of change to his name; which of course is why the suits were filed. There was something to be had.
Having some money and canvas to dispose of made paying the “shut-up-and-go-away” settlement easier than fighting in the courts. As near as I can tell, there was never a finding. He always settled; even if it was after the trial started.
Just because a civil suit was filed is not indication of any wrongdoing. Paying a settlement is not an acknowledgment of anything other than the defendant feeling (for any number of reasons) that the settlement is cheaper/easier than even a victory in the courtroom.
I’d be extremely interested to hear what the actual terms of the settlement were. I suspect they were a lot less than the damages/settlement sought today.
Totally bizarre that Disney didn’t go after him…
@Will Seberger, I imagine it’s because Disney didn’t need the money.
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