: Re: Use of old ads in a book There will be approximately one dozen images scheduled to appear in my upcoming book. These are, in the majority, old ads from various clients, industries and campaigns

@Heady158

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As well as being a writer, I am a graphic designer and sign maker. I photograph the signs I make and include those photos and also images of logos I have designed, in my advertising materials: Web site, pamphlets, catalogue, and signs. In that regard, if I have read your question properly, I am doing much the same as you.

Unless you have assigned the copyright to the company you designed
the ad for, then the copyright for the design remains with you;
in any case, it is highly unlikely that a business is going to take
legal action against you for advertising their goods or services at
no cost to themselves.

Unless I have misunderstood your question, if it were me, I wouldn't worry about it - you are doing them a favour.

Kind regards, James

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