Breach of copyright! Contact to Claes Sundin! - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Simon Schatz · #1 14th December 2006, 22:03

Hi folks!

Maybe out of topic, but maybe some can help. I found one of my Luftwaffe profile drawings at Ebay.de. For some days I try to get answers from the seller, but he isn't really cooperative. In the meantime he also sells some artwork from Claes Sundin and other artists I don't know. I wrote to Claes (email adress from his website) but no answer. Does anybody have an email adress he is reading daily?

For those who will have a look at the auctions:

http://cgi.ebay.de/Ritterkreuz-golde...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.de/Ritterkreuz-EK-1-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.de/Ritterkreuz-Hartm...QQcmdZViewItem

For more see the rest of the sellers auctions.

Cheers, Simon

WEISNER · #2 15th December 2006, 04:32

Simon, I have seen these displays for sale for some time on the bay. I did not kow who did the artwork but thought it was interesting and well done.
I came close to bidding on one a while back but the repro awards are post war style without the Swastika.
Anyhow this Bum has been at it for some time and I hope you get him to stop.... or PAY YOU and Claus what you deserve for using both of your excellent prints.....
Keep us posted.... and for sure I will never bid on these items now knowing you two and who knows who else is being ripped off.
Kevin Weisner

David Ransome · #3 15th December 2006, 08:02

Hi,

Have you raised the issue with eBay? Also, has the seller purchased the prints from somewhere and just pasted them into the display or has he copied them if they aren't commercially available as prints or in books?

The latter case could be clear breach of copyright the former not quite so.

I have found eBay pretty good in sorting out issues especially where there can be a possibilty of legal action which could involve them!

Regards

David

Skyraider3D · #4 15th December 2006, 16:22

Indeed I recognise Sundin's work there. Pretty bad...

Pilot · #5 15th December 2006, 23:30

One man from Germany for many months sale on ebay scale models and for his promotion he use my color profiles. As well he does not sale my work but use it for promotion only, my logo is still on profiles and even link to my site I did not take any action.

Sorry to hear that problem like this excist