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Professional? I'm just wondering if you/your company have Bono's permission to use his image for promotional purposes. Because somehow I doubt it. And he's worth a sh*tload of money so you might want to be more careful with what you use that photo for.
 
WT, you may want to look into whether you can use that photo legally or not..


I found this:
• Using someone’s image for commercial benefit
Many countries recognize that individuals have a right of publicity. The right of publicity is the direct opposite of the right of privacy. It recognizes that a person’s image has economic value that is presumed to be the result of the person’s own effort and it gives to each person the right to exploit their own image.

Under this right, you could be liable if you use a photograph of someone without their consent to gain some commercial benefit.

Although the right of publicity is frequently associated with celebrities, every person, regardless of how famous, has a right to prevent unauthorized use of their name or image for commercial purposes. However, as a matter of practice, right of publicity suits are typically brought by celebrities, who are in a better position than ordinary individuals to demonstrate that their identity has commercial value. You should, therefore, act with special caution before using a photograph of a celebrity for your own commercial gain. If you consider selling photos of celebrities or using them in advertisements or on your website, then you should certainly obtain photographic releases (that is, permission to do so) from the people portrayed in your shots.

Example: Putting an unauthorized photograph of the tennis star Kim Clijsters on the cover of a sports magazine after she wins a grand slam final, would probably not be considered an infringement of Kim’s right of publicity, since the use is mainly informative. Conversely, if you print that same picture on posters and market them, you are simply trying to make money by exploiting her image. Kim Clijsters would have grounds to file a lawsuit for infringement of her right of publicity. This can result in monetary damages against you, and/or forced removal of the posters.

Example: A photographer who displays someone’s portrait, without having first obtained the permission, in his shop window or on his website to advertise portrait services, may in some countries be liable for violating the privacy rights of the portrayed person.xiii

While an individual’s right to privacy generally ends when the individual dies, in many countries, the publicity rights continue many years after death.xiv This means, for example, that it is illegal in some countries to use a photo of Marilyn Monroe or Elvis Presley for commercial purposes without the consent of their estates. As a matter of fact, many representatives of well-known authors, musicians, actors, photographers, politicians, sports figures, celebrities, and other public figures continue to control and license the uses of those persons’ names, likenesses, etc.
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source:Legal Pitfalls in Taking or Using Photographs of Copyright Material, Trademarks and People
 
DublinsAngel said:
Professional? I'm just wondering if you/your company have Bono's permission to use his image for promotional purposes. Because somehow I doubt it. And he's worth a sh*tload of money so you might want to be more careful with what you use that photo for.
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There always has to be one squeaky wheel doesn't there?!? :rolleyes:

I think they would only need Bono's permission if Wayne was to print the photo onto a T-shirt and sell them or sell a poster of the pic of himself and Bono. Also from what I can tell, there's absolutely no mention of Bono or U2 on the poster itself, so I would say that only us U2 fans would even recognise that that's Bono in the pic! :shrug: Also being a legit company, I'm sure they are well aware of any legal obligations concerning this sort of thing, right Wayne?! :wink:

I think that's an absolutely fabulous poster Wayne! :applaud:
 
IMO, I highly doubt anything would ever come of that in regards to any legal trouble but I think what that poster was trying to get at was there is that possibility, very slim but possible...

I :heart: that poster WT, and u are one lucky guy! Wouldn't mind something of that size of B on my wall..
 
I think if it was just Bono in the picture and we were using it for commercial use, then it would be unacceptable.
But this is a picture of Bono and me, also it's a private photo and I own the rights.

Staples has strict rules on what we can use and photocopy regarding copyrights. Ben took one look at the picture and said that's definetly going to be used.
Ben is our copy/print specialist, and recently got promoted to head of the department, so I highly doubt he would risk his position over a photo.
 
waynetravis said:
I think if it was just Bono in the picture and we were using it for commercial use, then it would be unacceptable.
But this is a picture of Bono and me, also it's a private photo and I own the rights.

Staples has strict rules on what we can use and photocopy regarding copyrights. Ben took one look at the picture and said that's definetly going to be used.
Ben is our copy/print specialist, and recently got promoted to head of the department, so I highly doubt he would risk his position over a photo.
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that's true. I figured ur company has its bases covered.. No doubt about it. Thanks again for posting a pic of it! It's nice to see what u get to walk past everyday u ROCKSTAR U! :D
 
hcbiggs2002 said:
Yes, but we're not talking about an 'Iconic' image taken by a professional photographer that would be instantly recognizable but a fan photo taken with Wayne's own camera by his Dad! :shrug:
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i am aware of that..

Just thought I would ask. No harm done.. Just concerned for a friend that's all.. Not so sure about the poster who brought up the subject tho.
 
hcbiggs2002 said:
Also from what I can tell, there's absolutely no mention of Bono or U2 on the poster itself, so I would say that only us U2 fans would even recognise that that's Bono in the pic! :shrug:
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There is no way you honestly believe that, do you? Bono is one of the most recognizable figures of the 21st century.
 
uh, long haired Bono was... but seeing how many many people still think he has long hair and recognize a certain long haired guy that looks NOTHING like the man as Bono, I'd say people wouldn't recognize him if they were standing in front of him.. :|
 
When I showed my co-workers the image, one said ''that's not Bono!! Since when does he have red hair??"
 
Yeah I'm going to have to agree. We are in a U2 community where it's sometimes hard to believe there are people who wouldn't know a member of U2 from the guy down the street. You can add in a lot more people who would recognize him because they are fans of the popular music world in general, and then maybe a few more because they have seen him on Oprah or something, but after that, I wouldn't bet on him being recognized by someone who has no interest in any of those things. I know plenty of people who wouldn't have a clue who he is, especially seen in a non-rockstar setting.
 
bonocomet said:
Yeah I'm going to have to agree. We are in a U2 community where it's sometimes hard to believe there are people who wouldn't know a member of U2 from the guy down the street. You can add in a lot more people who would recognize him because they are fans of the popular music world in general, and then maybe a few more because they have seen him on Oprah or something, but after that, I wouldn't bet on him being recognized by someone who has no interest in any of those things. I know plenty of people who wouldn't have a clue who he is, especially seen in a non-rockstar setting.
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I agree there's tons of people that don't have a clue what the U2 guys look like, especially now. At my old office job, I had a picture up of me when I met Edge a few years ago. He has his arm around me ( :faint: :drool: ). I can't tell you how many people would come into my cube and ask if that was a pic of me and my boyfriend :love: I also had a personal pic of Bono up and I'd get the same questions. :shrug:
 
The rights belong to Wayne. And that is the best pic evaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
 
while I agree with everyone that the rights belong to Wayne, I really don't think he has the rights to use Bono's face on anything. I think Bono would have to sign some sort of waiver approving his photo being used in the manner that Wayne has it at his store. However, it's just one sign at one store and I highly doubt it would ever get back to the U2 camp that Bono is "advertising" something he didn't approve.
 
I'm not trying to be a killjoy but I can't understand why everyone doesn't understand that U2Fan and others are really just trying to protect Wayne and or his manager from reprimand or possibly being fired.
If I mounted a poster of Bono, or even Wayne's poster, in my office it wouldn't be no big deal. No one but my coworkers would ever see it.

Staples is a major chain.
There could be problems here.

I remember the Bank of America commercial when they used ONE. It wasn't even an ad, I don't think, but the You Tube video was all over the internet.

I do realize that song rights are different. But image rights also exist.
I would love to walk in some place and see a pic of Bono and whoever, but I truly think, Waynes manager should look at the company policy a bit closer. Or check with his supervisor/manager.
Either way, I hope you can keep it. It rocks. :hyper:
 
my sister works in advertising. After I posted my last post I showed her the picture and mentioned that Wayne works at Staples. She agreed with what I said about not being able to use Bono's picture. I agree with Sue that Wayne's managers should look into it more. How do you know a customer isn't going to go into every Staples in England now looking for the Bono picture? Or mention it to all of their friends that Bono now advertises for Staples. I know it's a huge stretch but you really just never know. I think it's a cool picture but one that would be better suited for your home rather than your work place suggesting that Bono is somehow involved with Staples.
 
Ya know, if the guys of U2 where such money grabbing greedy rock stars has some of you here are trying to suggest, then Bono and the rest shouldn't be going around getting their picture taken with us fans!! :angry: Surely Wayne has the right to do whatever he wants with his photo, so long as the poster itself does claim that "Bono of U2 endorses Staples" or something!?! :huh: And anyway Wayne already told us that his bosses had checked the legal aspect of using the pic so I don't see any reason why people keep bring this up?!? :shrug:
 
hcbiggs2002 said:
Surely Wayne has the right to do whatever he wants with his photo, so long as the poster itself does claim that "Bono of U2 endorses Staples" or something!?! :huh: :shrug:
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That's what I was thinking. Bono isn't holding anything advertising the store :shrug:
I've seen people give their business cards to him and he holds them up when they take pics.
 
hcbiggs2002 said:
Ya know, if the guys of U2 where such money grabbing greedy rock stars has some of you here are trying to suggest, then Bono and the rest shouldn't be going around getting their picture taken with us fans!! :angry: Surely Wayne has the right to do whatever he wants with his photo, so long as the poster itself does claim that "Bono of U2 endorses Staples" or something!?! :huh: And anyway Wayne already told us that his bosses had checked the legal aspect of using the pic so I don't see any reason why people keep bring this up?!? :shrug:
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Wayne does not own the right to Bono, only the photo he took, so he cannot do whatever he wants with that pic of Bono unless he has written consent from Bono. Can I take a personal picture of you and place your face along side any slogan and then put the picture in a store without your consent? Look at it from that perspective. What if the photo I took of you was placed on a billboard all over town with a cause attached to it that you don't believe in.

No one is bashing Wayne or the picture. Also, no one keeps "bringing it up." I believe it's been one continuous conversation since Wayne posted the picture. Just because his supervisor said it's not against copyright does not mean it's ok for someone to take a personal pic of a celebrity (or anyone else for that matter) and place it on a sign in a store. No one said that U2 were greedy rockstars that would come after Wayne. It's the fact that Bono is now "endorsing" that particular Staples store when he really isn't.
 
Have to agree with sue, arw and U2Fanatic - it's not about anybody being greedy, or Wayne not being able to show his picture. It's about the way big business works and businesses protecting themselves.

His supervisor might have said it was fine, but I would be surprised if he were the one who should really be making that call. As someone who works in a "big business" sort of place myself, legal would probably be involved to say "yay" or "nay" to having that up in one of the stores.

Of course we know that Bono's not endorsing Staples because he took a picture with Wayne, but when it's "big business," these are the types of things that come into play.

No one's trying to slam Wayne or anything, and I doubt anything would happen other than someone from higher up in the company telling them to take down the picture. It just is what it is. :shrug:
 
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