This WEEK in LAW 154. Pinterest – Copyright Infringement Made Cool? To start out on a positive note, let me say that I think the story of Pinterest is inspiring. It is tempting to believe that many of the simpler ideas associated with innovation have been thought of, and only very complex, time consuming, expensive initiatives can break new ground. Along comes Pinterest, offering an extremely simple idea – providing the electronic paradigm of a corkboard with photos, recipes, and other notes that people want to keep handy and visible, and giving them the opportunity to link to those of others.
If anyone doubts that there is always a simple, yet powerful idea lurking around the corner, look no further than Pinterest. Pinterest is turning out to be a great opportunity for small and large businesses to gain exposure and increase sales. Other blog and news sites, such as Mansurovs, are garnering additional traffic as a result of people pinning its articles to various photography boards. 1) “Pinterest Is Cool” 2) “Pinning Photos – What’s The Big Deal?” 1. 2. Lawyer assesses Pinterest's copyright situation. Pinterest Problem: Users May Run Into Copyright Issues. Get Breaking News First Receive News, Politics, and Entertainment Headlines Each Morning.
Sign Up FORT WORTH (CBS 11 NEWS) – Pinterest has more than 12 million users. And it’s the third most popular social media website behind Facebook and Twitter. Women use it for everything from planning their weddings to decorating their homes. Pinterest openly encourages users to share “all the beautiful things you find on the web.” But could you get in trouble with each pin and repin? “Pinterest is not illegal,” says Dallas intellectual property lawyer Casey Griffith. While it may not be illegal — you could get yourself sued if you’re not careful.
Griffith says much of the content posted by users is protected. “The law covers that the copyright owner may be able to cover their attorney fees and significant statutory damages and that could amount to tens of thousands of dollars,” says Griffith. And don’t think you’re safe just because you’re pinning a watermarked image. Don't Get Stuck By Pinterest, Lawyers Warn - Law Blog.