Copyright issue: copying an image manually

alphaoide · 09-29-2004, 12:02 PM

If I trace an image, say, with Photoshop pen tool, does the copy become mine and I could do whatever with it?

Waldo2k2 · 09-29-2004, 01:28 PM

if you usethe mouse, it's yours. If it's done by some automated process, then it's not yours. It's like plaigarism. If you reword it, and put your own spin on it, it's not stealing. Same applies here. I could sketch the mona lisa...it'd look horrible, but it'd be mine.

alphaoide · 09-29-2004, 02:02 PM

OK, yeah that's what I thought. Thanks.

adrianxw · 09-30-2004, 01:24 AM

I think it does, to a certain extent, depend on what it is. If you were to trace an instantly recognised logo for example, although it is not identical, I have seen suits brought and won against the copier.

Some brand owners spend millions creating their image, and are not adverse to spend just as much defending them.

dayknight · 09-30-2004, 05:37 AM

Lindows...

Govtcheez · 09-30-2004, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayknight

Lindows...

That's not the same thing.

adrianxw · 09-30-2004, 07:32 AM

>>> Lindows

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...9LindowsPR.asp

Lindows -> Linspire.

I wonder how much that cost to fight? You get the idea?

09-29-2004, 12:02 PM	#1
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adrianxw It's full of stars Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,833	I think it does, to a certain extent, depend on what it is. If you were to trace an instantly recognised logo for example, although it is not identical, I have seen suits brought and won against the copier. Some brand owners spend millions creating their image, and are not adverse to spend just as much defending them. __________________ Wave upon wave of demented avengers march cheerfully out of obscurity unto the dream.
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09-30-2004, 07:32 AM	#7
adrianxw It's full of stars Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,833	>>> Lindows http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...9LindowsPR.asp Lindows -> Linspire. I wonder how much that cost to fight? You get the idea? __________________ Wave upon wave of demented avengers march cheerfully out of obscurity unto the dream.
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