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RE: Mecha Legs
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Wed, 19 Jul 2000 20:32:45 GMT
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> This _really_ doesn't apply. Copyright covers published works -- you
> certainly have copyright over the image you posted to brickshelf, but • that's
> all. A patent might apply to the design, but you don't have one of those.
First of all, I am not a lawyer. All of the following is based on a general
understanding of the law from a layman's point of view.
That being said, I'll continue
As DAT's are plain text, to my understanding they can be copyrighted as an
original work. Brick-based models would have to be patented, but under the
"pre-existing art" laws, Lego has first rights. You would have to create an
actual blueprint to patent.
> Also, even for things that are covered by intellectual property law, there
> is significant protection for non-commercial personal use.
That's true. He has you there Mladen.
> But beyond all of that, this is completely contrary to the spirit of the
> Lego online community. Part of the fun of it all is sharing designs and
> ideas with others. Otherwise, we'd all be in our rooms playing.
That's 100% opinion, but also (IMHO) 100% true. My website would be nowhere
without the generous contributions of many people. Some contributions were
solicited, some were inspirational, some were offered. I'd be a fool not to
share my models, which is why all of my models will be available for
download as soon as I finish my revamp.
So, in my final post to the Mecha Legs commentary: Mladen has every right to
copyright, only a few rights to enforce, and shouldn't enforce so as to
promote the community. I recommend that everyone not pester him until its
done anyway.
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| (...) This _really_ doesn't apply. Copyright covers published works -- you certainly have copyright over the image you posted to brickshelf, but that's all. A patent might apply to the design, but you don't have one of those. Also, even for things (...) (26 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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