Jingna Zhang wins copyright lawsuit against Jeff Dieschburg
Shortly after the verdict in the lawsuit between Zhang and Dieschburg was announced, the FPPL congratulated Me Willems and his client Jingna Zhang on the successful outcome of the trial. Since the beginning of this trial, the FPPL has been in contact with Ms. Zhang's lawyer and has followed the trial with interest. The FPPL published an official statement on the dispute back in January 2023.
This ruling, which unfortunately was only handed down in the second instance, sets a precedent and strengthens the rights of photographers in Luxembourg, whose photos are often reproduced or used without regard for copyright. It is high time that this ‘laisser aller’ in Luxembourg came to an end and that the rights of photographers – whose situation is already tense due to competition from illegal workers – were respected.
The FPPL has taken up these issues and will address these abuses in Luxembourg in a targeted manner.