It is easy to take sides in this debate between the gorilla artist (Mr. Fairey) and the AP. Corporations and large organizations seem to shoot themselves in the foot by going after the "little guy". In this case, it seems as if the artist took all the correct steps by contacting the photographer to get permission. The Associated Press is trying to claim ownership of the original photo and demand fair share payment for the original image.
Does a corporation have ultimate ownership of any product created by employees? Does my school district have ultimate ownership of things I've created for my classroom using their materials and my work time? I wonder . . . It might be a fight that I'll have to deal with sometime in the future.
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