Another case of derivative vs. transformative  in the copyright world…this time involving a popular Obama campaign image.  On the left, the original Associated Press photo, taken by Manny Garcia in April 2006, and on the right is the Obama campaign poster designed by Shepard Fairey.

The AP says it owns the copyright and wants credit…and cash.  Fairey’s attorney says nope…it’s covered under fair use.   What I want to know is, where’s Andy Warhol’s cut?

AP alleges copyright infringement of Obama image – Yahoo! News.