[Woodcarver] copyright laws

[john archibald]

Marcia, I know I'm going to get shot down in flames for this but I'm saying
this because I believe. 
I see copyrighted designs that are based on designs almost 2,000 years old. 
 Pictish, Celtic whatever.  For what its worth I'll use the originals , the
ones carved on stones over much of Scotland, when and if I choose.   
Originals?   Can any of us in all honest create an original design?   I have
my doubts.  If a triangle is used , a circle a zig zag, then the patterns
originality - to me- is iffy. 

  I recently paid for a book of patterns, only to find they were not
geometrically accurate.  When I contacted the author she advised me that
these were only meant as guides and were made before CAD.  I've no problem
with that but the time I wasted blaming myself of an error  could have been
better spent.
As a beginner I realise others maybe professionals trying to make a living .
 In no way am I dismissing the time and skill they need rewarded for.
Rgds
John Archibald
Glenrothes.
Scotland
 
-------Original Message-------
 
From: Marcia Berkall
Date: 20/06/2008 13:53:22
To: \[Woodcarver\]
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] copyright laws
 
Good morning, Larry,

I want to thank you for asking about copyright issues.  It's a subject that
a lot of people just are not aware of...also one that can be confusing. 
Years ago "Wood" Magazine offered a pattern for a Santa.  Several issues
later, because somebody asked about using that pattern to carve Santas for
sale, the editors published a statement that went something like this, " If
the pattern was one that was generated by the magazine itself, then copies
could be made for sale.  If it was one submitted by a private individual,
then permission from that individual was needed."  I believe after that it
was clearly stated in the magazine which designs could be carved for sale.

You can never go wrong by asking.

Thanks..

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