EPUK Editorial Photographers United Kingdom and Ireland. The private mailing list and public resource for editorial photographers

News snippets

Pepsi 'copied' Carlos Clarke: claim

The estate of photographer Bob Carlos Clarke claim that Pepsi copied one of his images and used it to promote their brand reports the BJP.

The estate of photographer Bob Carlos Clarke claim that Pepsi copied one of his images and used it to promote their brand reports the BJP.

Clarke’s estate is accusing the drinks giant of appropriating ‘The Lick/Mouth’ and is pursuing the matter with its legal team.

However Pepsi say The “Put Pepsi to the taste” campaign was created by advertising agency KLP Euro RSCG and was designed to show consumer reaction to tasting the drink.

A representative for Clarke’s estate said: ‘We are gathering evidence … and are willing to fight all the way over this infringement.’

EPUK is discussing:

Copyright infringements abroad and how to manage them ► COVID-19 and photography ► ► EPUK Members Lockdown Showcase ► Photographing in public places - where/when/is it allowed? ►

Join EPUK

What is EPUK?

EPUK is an email group for professional editorial photographers who want to talk business. We don’t do techie stuff or in-crowd gossip. We don’t talk cameras or computers. What we talk about are the nuts and bolts of being in business - like copyright, licensing, fees and insurance.

Donate to EPUK

EPUK is run on a not-for-profit basis, funded solely by advertising, donations and hosting other lists. You can make a donation to EPUK through Paypal here:

Donate Now with PayPal

Site content is © original authors. To reproduce any content on this website, contact editor@epuk.org who will put you in touch with the copyright holder. You can read our privacy policy. Any advice given on this site is not intended to replace professional advice, and EPUK and its authors accept no liability for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions. EPUK is not responsible for third party content, such as epuk.org adverts, other websites linked to from epuk.org, or comments added to articles by visitors.