Apple TV image violated copyright?

[Doctor Q]

According to CNET (story), Apple is facing a copyright violation suit from a professional photographer, for the "wall of images" image used by Apple for its Apple TV promotions.

Here's a shot of the Apple TV image when it was first introduced at Macworld 2007:

You've seen similar versions in the product's intro video.

And here, on photographer Louie Psihoyos' website, is the photo that he says has been infringed upon:

Do you think he has a good case?

By the way, Louie Psihoyos has some other clever photos. Take a look at his "Concepts" photos in his Portfolio section.

 

[psycoswimmer]

I think I saw this on Engadget earlier today. This guy has a case, unless Apple can prove that they created that concept before he posted this image.

Edit: Just looked at the Concept photos and some of them are really cool. But why did he wait until 6 months after the product release to get after Apple on this?

 

[Doctor Q]

Here is the Engadget story.

Maybe the delay was because he was still negotiating with Apple, or maybe the case has been in progress for a while but is now being publicized to put more pressure on Apple.

 

[gkarris]

An old Christian marriage addage:

"It's easier to ask for FORGIVENESS than it is for PERMISSION..."

 

[Doctor Q]

Modern addage:

"It can be more expensive to pay for FORGIVENESS than for PERMISSION..."