Ogilvy and Digitas Sued By Bitter Art Director

So, whose card is it? Freelance art director Thomas O’Keefe says that his portfolio website My card, My work was blatantly adapted by the cold-hearted creatives behind the American Express My life, My card campaign. He’s suing AmEx, Ogilvy and Digitas, but this isn’t just a simple case of parallel invention:

The Complaint further states that in late 2003, Mr. O’Keefe sent his resume and work, including all of his material from the My Card, My Work website to both Ogilvy and Digitas, seeking possible retention as an advertising designer or art director.

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