Guy Accuses Huawei Of Copying His Music Video Shot For Shot, And The Pics Speak For Themselves
From Dior to Domino’s Pizza and beyond, a lot of companies have been accused of plagiarism. And musician Nigel Stanford believes that Huawei should be as well. Recently, Nigel has pointed out that the Chinese telecommunications giant created a commercial for one for their tablets that looks a lot like his music video, titled CYMATICS: Science Vs. Music.
“I researched all the experiments [featured in CYMATICS: Science Vs. Music] in my apartment with my first kid learning to crawl around them it was my first hit video, so I’m pretty fond of it,” Nigel told Bored Panda. “I learned about Huawei’s commercial from a British fan. He told me about it after seeing it on a tablet in a store.”
Naturally, Nigel got pretty mad. “A lot of companies have copied the ideas in the video, but this one copied every aspect. All the shots, the stage layout, even the types of lights.” He hasn’t contacted the company yet, but revealed that he’s planning to take legal actions.
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Unfortunately, Huawei has just removed the infamous commercial
People immediately agreed with Nigel
I saw the Cymatics video years ago. It's amazing. The music and the videos both are awesome.
When I first found it I put that video on repeat for daaaaaayssss.
Load More Replies...Unfortunately for Nigel Stanford, a U.S. patent or trademark or even plagiarism does not afford protection in another country.
Unless he filed a trademark wIth the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) or even with the Madrid System-a one stop shop application process which protects work within a coalition of countries (including China) then his battle just got a lot more complicated... However, with the help of a reputable IP Lawyer he will likely receive some sort of settlement, especially from the likes of a a large and recognizable company who will want to avoid any negative press, like Huawei! Best of luck!
Load More Replies...Just pay the man for heaven's sake - Huawei - isn't Huawei doin pretty well as it is? Should be peanuts to them to pay creatives no? Sue the bejeezus outta them :D
Well, if big companies start paying people for ideas (and I mean it like "copying shamelessly"), they will run out of money faster than Madoff's clients...
Load More Replies...Too many parts of the original video WERE in the Huawei's version, just too many of them, leading me to believe that they did indeed copy his video. But I do not think he's protected by any kind of trademark here, since the offense took place in another country--China. Not sure. But I know he COULD make a BIG STINK about it, and get some kind of solution for his loss. If anything, like they say, even 'bad publicity" is good publicity. I've never hear of Nigel Stanford before, but now I have!! :-)
This is obviously a blatant copy but keep in mind that the promo video was probably done by a marketing company who pitched the idea to Huawei. If you consider how many Chinese corporate execs actually browse youtube for music videos you can come to the conclusion that they most likely either had no idea or their legal / ip department botched the job quite severely. The fact they removed it immediately after the news broke tells me they had no idea it was a copy and some marketing heads will be rolling. All that said, Nigel's music and videos are pure awesome sauce and Huawei should be ashamed for not doing their due diligence.
It would be so great if brands would start collaborating with and paying people who's work they admire instead of stealing everything they make. Urgh.
Different countries. Different copyright laws. Just because it broke a copyright law in your country, doesn't mean that it's broken any laws in another country. Just as some countries drive on the left, & others on the right. Just because driving on the right lane means your following the law in your country, doesn't mean that others are breaking the law in their country, for driving on the left. As much as it sucks... not all copyright laws are the same. :(
One thing is law another is moral. Surely they could have afforded to pay the man. I can´t believe they thought this copying was a good marketing idea.
Load More Replies...Those saying he won't win it's a chinese company you'r forgetting one thing, he's in New Zealand, they were selling the tablet in the UK. New Zealand part of the British Commonwealth. They are screwed! He could sue them under British copyright infringement.
That would be pirating, however they have witnesses and youtube keeps a file on every video ever posted.
Load More Replies...I saw the Cymatics video years ago. It's amazing. The music and the videos both are awesome.
When I first found it I put that video on repeat for daaaaaayssss.
Load More Replies...Unfortunately for Nigel Stanford, a U.S. patent or trademark or even plagiarism does not afford protection in another country.
Unless he filed a trademark wIth the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) or even with the Madrid System-a one stop shop application process which protects work within a coalition of countries (including China) then his battle just got a lot more complicated... However, with the help of a reputable IP Lawyer he will likely receive some sort of settlement, especially from the likes of a a large and recognizable company who will want to avoid any negative press, like Huawei! Best of luck!
Load More Replies...Just pay the man for heaven's sake - Huawei - isn't Huawei doin pretty well as it is? Should be peanuts to them to pay creatives no? Sue the bejeezus outta them :D
Well, if big companies start paying people for ideas (and I mean it like "copying shamelessly"), they will run out of money faster than Madoff's clients...
Load More Replies...Too many parts of the original video WERE in the Huawei's version, just too many of them, leading me to believe that they did indeed copy his video. But I do not think he's protected by any kind of trademark here, since the offense took place in another country--China. Not sure. But I know he COULD make a BIG STINK about it, and get some kind of solution for his loss. If anything, like they say, even 'bad publicity" is good publicity. I've never hear of Nigel Stanford before, but now I have!! :-)
This is obviously a blatant copy but keep in mind that the promo video was probably done by a marketing company who pitched the idea to Huawei. If you consider how many Chinese corporate execs actually browse youtube for music videos you can come to the conclusion that they most likely either had no idea or their legal / ip department botched the job quite severely. The fact they removed it immediately after the news broke tells me they had no idea it was a copy and some marketing heads will be rolling. All that said, Nigel's music and videos are pure awesome sauce and Huawei should be ashamed for not doing their due diligence.
It would be so great if brands would start collaborating with and paying people who's work they admire instead of stealing everything they make. Urgh.
Different countries. Different copyright laws. Just because it broke a copyright law in your country, doesn't mean that it's broken any laws in another country. Just as some countries drive on the left, & others on the right. Just because driving on the right lane means your following the law in your country, doesn't mean that others are breaking the law in their country, for driving on the left. As much as it sucks... not all copyright laws are the same. :(
One thing is law another is moral. Surely they could have afforded to pay the man. I can´t believe they thought this copying was a good marketing idea.
Load More Replies...Those saying he won't win it's a chinese company you'r forgetting one thing, he's in New Zealand, they were selling the tablet in the UK. New Zealand part of the British Commonwealth. They are screwed! He could sue them under British copyright infringement.
That would be pirating, however they have witnesses and youtube keeps a file on every video ever posted.
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