Egyptian lawyer Ahmed Hassan al-Attar said that he filed a case demanding compensation for his client, Russian artist Georgy Kurasov, against the Pepsi Company which he accused it of using his artwork in advertisements without his permission or knowledge.
The Economic Court in Egypt, on Tuesday, sentenced graphic designer Ghada Wali with six months in prison, a fine of LE 10,000, and temporary compensation of LE100,000 on charges of violating intellectual property rights and plagiarizing paintings by Russian artist Georgy Kurasov.
Egyptian graphic designer Ghada Wali was sentenced to six months of imprisonment for plagiarising artwork from Russian artist Georgy Kurasov. The artwork was used in murals in the Cairo Underground Metro stations. The court’s verdict, announced on 30 January, also included an EGP 10,000 (USD 323) bail and an EGP 100,000 (USD 3,236) civil compensation.
The Financial and Economic Affairs Prosecution in the Fifth Settlement in New Cairo has accused graphic designer Ghada Whali plagiarizing Russian artist Georgy Kurasov, using his artwork in the murals of the Girls College Metro Station, as well as in an advertising campaign for a carbonated water company.