Re: FLASH: Copyrights

[John Croteau]

Hi M,


> My understanding is that the new image must be different by 40 % from the

> item you are resembling. Let's say it's Mickey. It needs to look 40%

> different from his  published character.

To have copyright for an image or text the work must be original. How

original? There is no defined percent of similarity that is set in law

to determine if something is original. Anything modified from something

copyrighted is called derivative and you would have joint copyright on

that derivative assuming you had permission to do the derivative work.


> Who judges? A lawyer.  Info based on experience with a Logo.

Judges and juries decide because the law is and probably has to be

subjective.

Lawyers only pre-interpret the law and decide what is the best course

for their clients.


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