When it comes to sports cards and memorabilia, Babe Ruth is the undisputed king of collectibles. Whether it’s the recent headline-making $5.6 million Yankees jersey, which now holds the record for most valuable piece of memorabilia ever sold, or his 1916 Sporting News rookie card, which routinely hammers into the six figures when up for auction, Ruth items capture the attention … [Read more...] about Ruth Proof, Copyright Cards from 1933 Goudey Set Coming to REA
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Stolen Getty Images Result in Huge Penalties
If you’re thinking about selling unlicensed photos, you might want to reconsider. Several people have agreed to pay Getty Images a lot of money over the online theft of thousands of copyrighted images he sold to sports collectors and others. According to Law360.com, the ongoing court case resulted in a New York man agreeing to pay $21.3 million for selling stolen login … [Read more...] about Stolen Getty Images Result in Huge Penalties
Topps, Leaf No Longer Fighting Over Buy Back Images
Topps and Leaf have settled their differences in a copyright case. Back in August, Topps filed copyright and trademark infringement claims against Leaf over an advertisement for its 2011 Leaf Best of Baseball product. Topps originally asked for damages, claiming Leaf didn't have the rights to use pictures of old Topps cards that feature the company's logos nor the players it … [Read more...] about Topps, Leaf No Longer Fighting Over Buy Back Images
Leaf Granted Extension to Answer Topps Complaint
A U.S. District Court judge has granted Leaf Trading Cards until next Thursday to answer a lawsuit filed last month by The Topps Company. Topps filed federal copyright and trademark infringement claims against Leaf over a promotional or "sell sheet" for its 2011 Leaf Best of Baseball product. The flyer lists and shows several old Topps cards. Leaf had been due to … [Read more...] about Leaf Granted Extension to Answer Topps Complaint