69 Norwood VIN stampings

[70 copo]

Originally Posted by Kurt S

And JohnZ's picture of the stamper.

Kurt,

You said that exact same thing the last time I posted a picture of the stamper here on this site.

Just so you know I checked with GM due to your previous comment. GM legal stated that If the photo was taken in a GM plant there is no valid claim creation possible, unlike the images GM provided for my research which was contractually stipulated for usage- and extent of usage - which means I have an enforceable copyright.

[Steve Shauger]

There's been a lot of good informative information shared. Could we please keep the tone civil, and not get into personal conflicts.

[Kurt S]

Originally Posted by 70 copo

Just so you know I checked with GM due to your previous comment. GM legal stated that If the photo was taken in a GM plant there is no valid claim creation possible, unlike the images GM provided for my research which was contractually stipulated for usage- and extent of usage - which means I have an enforceable copyright.

That's not how copyright works. If the picture was taken with GM's permission, then the photographer owns the copyright. It's that simple. GM can restrict picture taking, and often do.
Else Hot Rod, the AP, Motor Trend, the local newspapers, etc would not have the copyright to all of the pictures they took at GM facilities.
You have a copyright for your book, but GM still maintains the copyright to all the GM pictures in it.