Case Study: Rundquist V. Vapiano

Law360, New York (September 12, 2011, 2:58 PM EDT) -- To what extent will a U.S. court entertain copyright claims involving a foreign defendant and its activities abroad? A recent federal district court decision examines this question. In Rundquist v. Vapiano SE, Swedish photographer Ewa-Marie Rundquist alleged that Vapiano, an international restaurant chain, was using her photographs without permission as a "central décor element" in its restaurants around the world and on its website, giving rise to claims of copyright infringement under the laws of the U.S. and 15 foreign countries....

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