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The Unexpected Case of Copyright Infringement Over a Photograph-Based Wallpaper   In a surprising turn of events, a photographer has taken legal action against a woman who posted an image of her grandmother’s apartment, which included a photo-based wallpaper featuring his work, on a vacation rental website. This case highlights the complexities and sometimes unexpected applications of copyright law. In 2012, the grandmother renovated her apartment and legally purchased a wallpaper that featured images taken by photographer Stefan Böhme. The wallpaper, adorned with a close-up image of unevenly stacked rectangular stones in various shades of grey and brown, became a focal point in her home. Three years later, the grandmother, then 90 years old, moved in with her granddaughter due to her inability to live alone. To manage the costs of caring for her elderly grandmother, the granddaughter began renting out the apartment as a vacation property. She listed the property on a rental website, i