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March 19, 2019
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Intellectual Property Refusal?

  • March 19, 2019
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I have read the Property Release requirements, and believe this image should be accepted since there are no identifiable features. It's a tent with bistro lights. Could be in the backyard of the bride's home. Am I missing something else that is identifiable that makes this image not acceptable?

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Correct answer MarcusCalidus

the bride and the groom are not the only recognizable persons on the picture.

IP means normally something recognizable like a logo, a Coca Cola bottle or a specific design of clothes. I did not see anything that alarmed me.


In my opinion it could either be the flower/butterfly decoration on the right hand side. It could be considered special artwork that someone holds IP on.

If you really look closely you'll see a yellow ribbon label on the beer bottle in the middle. Don't know whether you could recognize the brand from that. I definitely don't.

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jacquelingphoto2017
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May 5, 2019

The bottle label is a trade mark. That is what the rejection is for. There are at least 4 recognizable faces in the group. The Bride and groom and about 3 guests are recognizable when the photo is zoomed. A model is considered recognizable if he/she can recognize his/her image in a photo, even if its out of focus or back is turned.

Best wishes

JG

fellowheir
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March 21, 2019

I would agree with the beer bottle theory. I had a photo refused because of a blury tennis shoe logo. it wasnt even legible. Just a blur on a shoe so they kicked it back.

Abambo
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Community Expert
March 19, 2019

Did you enter a model release for each person recognizable on the picture? The property, including the decoration is so generic that I cannot imagine a problem with that. I don't see any logo that would trigger an IP problem.

Look here for guidance on property releases:

Property release and protection guidelines for Adobe Stock

You fall clearly in the "no property release" needed, but you should have a model release from each person in the picture, even if the face is blurred and difficult to recognize.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Ricky336
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Community Expert
March 19, 2019

You will (probably) need a model release because the people are recognisable (where the faces can clearly be seen) and/or a property release as it is a venue, with most likely property rights to it.

Participating Frequently
March 19, 2019

Both bride and groom releases were uploaded, and other images from this set were accepted with no problem. This specific image was rejected.

Thank you for your reply

Abambo
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Community Expert
March 19, 2019

the bride and the groom are not the only recognizable persons on the picture.

IP means normally something recognizable like a logo, a Coca Cola bottle or a specific design of clothes. I did not see anything that alarmed me.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer