Steve's Copyright message

[julief]

I disagree, Janet.  I love to see the pictures that everyone posts.  We just need to use some common sense.  If you know it is something that might raise an eyebrow - don't do it.  I have made several items with both Dallas Cowboy and UT type logos as gifts.  Disney stuff as well.  Yes, I made the patterns by tracing the logos.  I am very careful about selling this type of item.  You never know who is going to show up at a craft fair. 

[KarlB]

Mike,

That's kinda what I was saying in #4, but you cleared it up better.  Although if I made a logo from a university and put it on my wall only, I doubt there would be any problem.  Against the law though? Possibly.

It is a shame this discussion is being had as most people have good intentions and don't wish to deprive designers of their income.  Most people will try to be honest, although some ruin it for others. 

Karl

[dunk]

It is a shame this discussion is being had as most people have good intentions and don't wish to deprive designers of their income.  Most people will try to be honest, although some ruin it for others.

I agree.  Most of it is just not understanding, I'm certain there is no ill will intended.  Every scrolling forum out there has this ongoing discussion.  It is the number one reason for moderators on these forums (because of liability to the forum hosts).  Number 2 is spammers and number 3 is off topic &/or inappropriate content postings.

Bottom line is.
If you did not create a pattern do not post/trade, give or sell the pattern.  Pretty basic. 

[yyyyyguy]

not to stray from the topic but "it's 5 o'clock somewhere" must have had a copywriter I am quite familiar with - my mother - she used to say it over 40 yrs. ago and it wasn't because that was when she got off work!! copywrited? really??

Attn lawyers: this is in general conversation and I do not expect to receive money for the verbalization of this "possibly copywrited" saying (yeah I know copywrited isn't a word)

[northie66]

I guess the thing I was trying to say was that sometimes the WORDS have a copyright and it doesn't matter what design you put them in.  I just had the words "It's 5 oclock somewhere" in wood... no margarita drink design... no palm tree... and I got a lawyer email.

[MadHatter]

can search for copyrights at this site, if anyone is curious:

http://www.copyright.gov/

[Rapid Roger]

I think that I will copywrite my name. Then if I ever run  to someone with exactly the same name, I can sue their parents! 
Does "Throckmorton S, Gildersleeve" ring a bell to anyone?

Rog

[jimbo]

If you could copyright words you would not be able to rite anything, and when you buy a book do they think you are going to make a couple of patterns and throw it away, if you can not sell the patterns out of a book can you sell the book? if not why are there so many second hand books for sale, and what what is to stop me from giving a pattern away from out of the book, it states you must not sell the patterns nothing about giving them away
Jimbo

[northie66]

Can you believe this is in the FAQs at the www.copyright.gov site:

How do I protect my sighting of Elvis?
Copyright law does not protect sightings. However, copyright law will protect your photo (or other depiction) of your sighting of Elvis.

[GrayBeard]

Hey Rog....

Close but no CI:GAR!

The Great Gildersleeve (1941?1957), initially written by Leonard Lewis Levinson,[2] was one of broadcast history's earliest spin-off programs. Built around Throckmorton Philharmonic Gildersleeve, a character who had been a staple on the classic radio situation comedy Fibber McGee and Molly, first Introduced to FMAM on 10/3/39 ep #216. The Great Gildersleeve enjoyed its greatest success in the 1940s. Actor Harold Peary played the character during its transition from the parent show into the spin-off and later in a quartet of feature films released at the height of the show's popularity.

Middle initial was P.

~~~GB~~~

[MadHatter]

i havent sighted elvis, but i did have a waldo sighting

 

[dgman]

Hey MadHatter, Where? Where's waldo?

[Russ C]

It is amazing how posts go off on ther own. From Steve's Copyright message to sightings of The King Elvis, some old fart named Gildersleeve, and now where is some dork named Waldo. LOL 

[dgman]

It keeps things interesting doesn't it?

[Judy Hunter]

Well, the latest news I heard was that Elvis is coming back from the dead and doing a concert with Gildersleeve and Waldo as back up singers.   WHAT??? It could hapen.