Supreme Court Rules Against Andy Warhol Foundation in Copyright Case Over Photograph of Prince

The US Supreme Court ruled that Andy Warhol infringed on photographer Lynn Goldsmith's copyright when he created a series of silk screen images based on a photograph Goldsmith shot of the late musician Prince in 1981.
The court rejected arguments that Warhol didn't violate copyright laws because he transformed Goldsmith's original shot.
The ruling cracks down on "fair use" and protects photographers' rights to their work, even against famous artists.
Justice Elena Kagan warned that the decision could stifle creativity and impede new art, music, literature, and ideas.
The decision could set a precedent for cases involving the fair use doctrine, which allows limited appropriation of intellectual property for purposes such as scholarship, news reporting, and commentary.