Source: The Supreme Court’s Warhol decision could have huge copyright implications for ‘fair use’
Summary
The Supreme Court ruled that Andy Warhol’s use of a photographer’s picture for his famous silkscreen of Prince has infringed on her copyright, in a decision that could influence future cases on what counts as transformative work.
Fact
💡 Goldsmith’s original works, like those of other photographers, are entitled to copyright protection, even against famous artists.
💡Adding “some new expression, meaning, or message” to a photograph does not constitute “transformative use.”
💡 Justice Elena Kagan strongly disagreed with the decision, arguing that it would stifle creativity.