Thanks. :)
The thing about the "creative element" argument that falls flat is the statement from the fact sheet about these types of things. It just states clearly:
"Designs for useful articles, such as vehicular bodies, wearing apparel, household appliances, and the like are not protected by...
More thoughts . . .
Point well-taken on imitate and copy. (I still see a distinction, but in the future I'll use "photocopy" or "scanned copy" or something instead of just "copy".)
I didn't realize the different applications of copyright to software as opposed to manufacturing/etc. It...
Reverse Engineering and Imitation (was: clarification on Derivative Works)
Ummm, it's fairly muddy from where I'm sitting. ;) I'm not quite sure what you meant by "clean room reverse engineering".
If two people come up with the same thing on their own (which happens quite often), that's not...
Thanks
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. So I guess, for now, the question on the validity of the copyright of the finished product lies in the originality of the design.
The thing that I'm having trouble reconciling is how it seems that copyright law can be used to prevent just...
My state: ID
I participate in several online communities which include both pattern designers and craftspeople in various fields, including knitting, crochet, and sewing. There's a rather hot debate going on as to exactly how US Copyright Law applies to patterns--either for sale or freely...