Duffy Archive Limited is a company founded by the British-born Chris Duffy. Brian Duffy, a British photographer and film producer, is well-known for his portrait and fashion photography in the 1960s and 1970s. One of his most renowned works is the cover photo of David Bowie's album Aladdin Sane, which has become an iconic image in Bowie's career. Duffy's works are widely exhibited in museums and galleries around the world and he is listed among the 100 most influential photographers in history by Professional Photographer magazine. Although he gave up photography in 1979, his works remain an important part of the visual history of British culture and fashion.

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Basic information of the case:
Date of filing: 2023/8/2

Case number: 23-cv-5082

Infringed brand: Aladdin Sane Photographs

Brand owner: Duffy Archive Limited

Law firm: TME

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Duffy's career began in the 1970s when he took the cover photo for David Bowie's album Aladdin Sane. This photo became a crucial moment in David Bowie's career and is hailed as the "Mona Lisa of pop music". Duffy's talent and unique perspective made him an important figure in the British and even global photography circles within just a few years.

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