The National Football League (NFL) has been dismissed from a federal lawsuit in New York featuring a professional photographer. The photographer alleged that the NFL had unlawfully used his copyrighted photograph to construct a statue of the legendary running back Barry Sanders. Meanwhile, Getty Images Inc., another party implicated in the dispute, is seeking resolution through the arbitration process.
The photographer’s claim suggested that his intellectual property rights were violated when his photo of Sanders was used without his consent for the creation of a commemorative statue. The NFL’s dismissal from the lawsuit signifies a significant development in the case.
Arbitration is the course Getty Images Inc. has set its sights on. While arbitration can offer a more expedient and cost-effective resolution compared to a full-blown trial, it remains to be seen how this case will unfold.
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