‘Lady Liberty’ Stamp Costs USPS Millions in Copyright Infringement

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June 29, 2018

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Davidson v. United States
2018 U.S. Claims LEXIS 801
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Federal Court
Federal
United States Court of Federal Claims
Jim Timmins (plaintiff); Christopher Bokhart (defendant)
Bruggink

Summary

Court finds USPS’s unauthorized use of image of Las Vegas Lady Liberty on stamps infringed creator’s copyright and awards damages resulting from a hypothetical mixed license; USPS’s unique licensing history does not limit damages under applicable fair market value measure of damages.

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Davidson v. United States

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June 29, 2018

Court finds USPS’s unauthorized use of image of Las Vegas Lady Liberty on stamps infringed creator’s copyright and awards damages resulting from a hypothetical mixed license; USPS’s unique licensing history does not limit damages under applicable fair market value measure of damages.

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