However, the paper vendor had itself commissioned a design studio to make these designs (costing €600, – per design). For that reason, the damages claim is transferred onwards to the design studio. Is that right? The judge finds it to be. The paper vendor was entitled to assume that the designs could be used freely, not infringing on the rights of third parties. The design studio was immediately informed when the illustrator first reported and should have taken action in order to prevent the case from escalating. As a consequence: the design studio has to pay over € 10,000 in compensation for unauthorized use and litigation costs. Source image: IE-Forum.nl
