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Title: copyright infringement, derivative work or just stolen?
Post by: MotionJunky on June 28, 2021, 19:51
Hello,

I hope this post finds everyone safe and healthy.

Sorry for this post - I'm new and don't know if I can post this here.

I found some of my work on VideoHive by another author but not sure if it's legal (derivative work), copyright infringement or just plain stolen?

He seems to be taking images from shutterstock, adobe and other agencies and overlaying video elements to make it a video asset. his account as been around since 2018 and made a lot of sales since (over 1,591 assets sold).

here is portfolio on VideoHive (MusicoLab ) : https://videohive.net/user/musicolab/portfolio?utf8=%E2%9C%93&order_by=sales
 (https://videohive.net/user/musicolab/portfolio?utf8=%E2%9C%93&order_by=sales)

Modern web network and internet telecommunication from Oleksiy Mark
Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/modern-web-network-internet-telecommunication-technology-523968604 (https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/modern-web-network-internet-telecommunication-technology-523968604)
MusicoLab at videohive: https://videohive.net/item/server-room-network/22586603 (https://videohive.net/item/server-room-network/22586603)

Abstract futuristic infographic from WhiteMocca
Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/abstract-futuristic-infographic-visual-data-complexity-1165818856 (https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/abstract-futuristic-infographic-visual-data-complexity-1165818856)
MusicoLab at videohive: https://videohive.net/item/digital-data-world-news/22586428 (https://videohive.net/item/digital-data-world-news/22586428)

Communication technology for internet business by greenbutterfly
Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/communication-technology-internet-business-global-world-1421446100 (https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/communication-technology-internet-business-global-world-1421446100)
MusicoLab at videohive: https://videohive.net/item/communication-technology-world-network-background/28281920?s_rank=17 (https://videohive.net/item/communication-technology-world-network-background/28281920?s_rank=17)

Abstract background. luminous swirl by Rybin Dmitriy
Adobe: https://stock.adobe.com/ca/images/abstract-background-luminous-swirl-elegant-glowing-circle-bright-spiral-glow-ribbon-empty-space-sparkling-particle-space-tunnel-glossy-orbit-colorful-ellipse-glint-galaxy-oval-stage/157909033?prev_url=detail (https://stock.adobe.com/ca/images/abstract-background-luminous-swirl-elegant-glowing-circle-bright-spiral-glow-ribbon-empty-space-sparkling-particle-space-tunnel-glossy-orbit-colorful-ellipse-glint-galaxy-oval-stage/157909033?prev_url=detail)
Musiclab at videohive:https://videohive.net/item/abstract-luminous-swirling/22931197] [url]https://videohive.net/item/abstract-luminous-swirling/22931197 (http://[url)[/url]  and https://videohive.net/item/futuristic-background/22931565 (https://videohive.net/item/futuristic-background/22931565)

Lamp of Wishes In The Desert from Romolo Tavani
Adobe: https://stock.adobe.com/ca/images/lamp-of-wishes-in-the-desert-genie-coming-out-of-the-bottle/104000720?prev_url=detail (https://stock.adobe.com/ca/images/lamp-of-wishes-in-the-desert-genie-coming-out-of-the-bottle/104000720?prev_url=detail)
Musiclab at videohive: https://videohive.net/item/lamp-in-the-desert/22063801?s_rank=2 (https://videohive.net/item/lamp-in-the-desert/22063801?s_rank=2)

Abstract Technological background by Spainter_vfx
Adobe: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/abstract-technological-background-made-different-element-712496005 (https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/abstract-technological-background-made-different-element-712496005)
Musiclab at videohive: https://videohive.net/item/tech-background/22008768?s_rank=44 (https://videohive.net/item/tech-background/22008768?s_rank=44)

demonic ugly face looking at you by Hektor2
Adobe: https://stock.adobe.com/ca/images/demonic-ugly-face-looking-at-you/31845952?prev_url=detail (https://stock.adobe.com/ca/images/demonic-ugly-face-looking-at-you/31845952?prev_url=detail)
Musiclab at videohive: https://videohive.net/item/evil/22586439 (https://videohive.net/item/evil/22586439)

I know some of those designers and recognize their excellent work (purchased a few of them in the past), so it was easy to figure it out and find the assets back to shutterstock or adobe.  but for others, it's very hard to do reverse image search on google (because they are video assets).

if it is derivative work - would I assume that this is possible if author (MusicLab) purchased an extended license for resale? seems to be an expensive option and don't think he could recoup from it (even with so many sales).

Cheers :)

Title: Re: copyright infringement, derivative work or just stolen?
Post by: Video1977 on June 29, 2021, 08:26
I found some of my work on VideoHive by another author but not sure if it's legal (derivative work), copyright infringement or just plain stolen?

Modern web network and internet telecommunication from Oleksiy Mark
Shutterstock: newbielink:https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/modern-web-network-internet-telecommunication-technology-523968604 [nonactive]
MusicoLab at videohive: newbielink:https://videohive.net/item/server-room-network/22586603 [nonactive]





Dude, what are your doubts?
He is a tremendous thief, make a complaint, if the original work in shutterstock is yours.
Title: Re: copyright infringement, derivative work or just stolen?
Post by: MotionJunky on June 29, 2021, 09:25
Thanks Video1977 :)

I emailed Envato support team last night and will see what they say - they are usually very responsive with this type of complaint.

stay safe
Title: Re: copyright infringement, derivative work or just stolen?
Post by: MotionJunky on June 30, 2021, 10:54
just got an answer back from Envato.  looks like I'll have to submit a DMCA for some of the videos that belongs to me (don't think I can submit a DMCA on behalf of all the other illustrators).

Cheers