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Ansel Adams trust sues over photographic print sales

The estate of the acclaimed late photographer Ansel Adams is suing a man who has apparently been selling prints he claims are Adams's work.

The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust, which filed the legal case in the US, wants to stop Rick Norsigian selling images it does not endorse.

In July, Mr Norsigian's lawyer said experts concluded "beyond reasonable doubt" the prints were Adams's work.

The case has "no merit", Mr Norsigian's lawyer Arnold Peter added.

It alleges trademark infringement, false advertising, trademark dilution, unfair competition and other claims.

Although the case does not specify damages, the trust has asked the court to order the defendants to hand over any profits made from any sales.

It also claims there is "substantial evidence" suggesting the negatives were created by another photographer, Earl Brooks.

Adams's representatives insist the negatives are fraudulent....
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