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August 27, 2020
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Creating political illustrations with the words "Biden" or "Trump"

  • August 27, 2020
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I have created a few illustrations with the names of political candidates - and they get rejected for copyright reasons. Yet, when I search Adobe Stock, there are several images with the same terms.

 

What is the policy in terms of creating illustrations to promote politicians?

 

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you.

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Abambo
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AbamboCommunity Expert
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August 30, 2020

Show the pictures. It may be evident: if you use their design or logos, you are in violation of the intellectual propery and those need to be submitted as illustrative editorial pictures. https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/illustrative-editorial-content.html

 

Logos and designs are protected, even if they are "only" designs from politicians.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 27, 2020

Can you give some examples?

I'm almost certain you need permission from the political candidate to use their name or likeness on commercial or promotional materials. 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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August 27, 2020

What is the actual rejection message?

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