HayGan
We could all use some pixie dust now and then :)<b
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- Apr 28, 2004
TravelinGal said:Well, I'm certainly not a lawyer, but subsection 113 from the link you gave, which deals specifically with pictorial and graphic images, seems to say it IS legal.
Well, if you would have read the law closer, this (section 106)...
Subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the exclusive right to reproduce a copyrighted pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work in copies under section 106, includes the right to reproduce the work in or on any kind of article, whether useful or otherwise
Refers to the OWNER of the copyright not the general public. Proves my point! EXCLUSIVE right is granted to the copyright holder not the general public.
In the case of a work lawfully reproduced in useful articles that have been offered for sale or other distribution to the public, copyright does not include any right to prevent the making, distribution, or display of pictures or photographs of such articles in connection with advertisements or commentaries related to the distribution or display of such articles, or in connection with news reports
These images have not been lawfully reproduced and what article or news report is being referenced by these designs
I'm not trying to start a war here. I'm simply pointing out that people are being criticized for not giving credit to a designer when they themselves are guilty of the SAME EXACT THING!!!