Rogers vs. koons
In October, 1989, Art Rogers took a picture of a man and women sitting on a bench holding puppies. Jeff made a sculpture like the picture except with a couple small changes. This work became a success and Koons sold three editions for a total of $367,000.Once Rogers discovered the existence of these sculptures he went on to sue Jeff
Koons and the gallery that represented him during that time, Sonnabend Gallery on the grounds of copyright infringement. When Rogers filed suit against both Koons and his principal gallery, the Sonnabend Gallery. He sought at least $375,000 in compensatory damages, and $2.5 million in punitive damages.
Koons and the gallery that represented him during that time, Sonnabend Gallery on the grounds of copyright infringement. When Rogers filed suit against both Koons and his principal gallery, the Sonnabend Gallery. He sought at least $375,000 in compensatory damages, and $2.5 million in punitive damages.