Derivative of digital image

From: Georgia Rothacker <gerrc[_at_]rc.rit.edu>
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 11:45:34 -0400

A young imaging scientist in my company asked, "What is the percentage of a digital image (authored by another and downloaded off the web) that must be changed in order for the work to be considered a new work?" My initial response was that only the author has the right to prepare a derivative. The scientist stated that he is sure there is case law that has established guidelines in this regard. Please advise.

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