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(...) Hmm, is a MOC actually covered by copyright? It may only be protected by design patents, which I don't think are automatic. Are sculptures protected by copyright? Frank (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The above is somewhat mistaken. While selling, or theoretically creating, a moc based on a Gunstar would require the permission of the ownere (the movie company most likely) this doesn't mean that the first MOC maker doesn't also have IP here. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Indeed. As an example of this: When Ryan Wood decided to sell kits of his (URL) Floating Heads Sportscar>, he first contacted Tim Deering, creater of the floating heads. If I am not mistaken, Tim was very cordial and of course allowed Ryan to (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Giving Lee the benefit of the doubt, it is clear he doesn't understand the difference between copying someone's construction techniques and copying someone else's designs. Furthermore he does not understand the legal/moral differences between (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) It is most certainly on-topic for LEGO. It should be in lugnet.market.theory. Followup to lugnet.admin.nntp. (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.admin.nntp, FTX)
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(...) Now this couldn't have been that hard to find, could it? Collin is one of the most prominent members of FBTB. Here is his profile: (URL) includes a private message link. Given that Brickshelf no longer gives full names, you must have had some (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Kevin Blocksidge wrote: SNIP (...) Hi Kevin, I think you are correct in terms of your suggestions, as I believe it really is not worth it to sell other people's designs that I have modified or based ships on. Clearly from (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Spot on. Personally, I think this is a bit of a storm in a teacup. I don't think any of these models actually sell do they? A (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Agreed. Furthermore, I believe Chris drew inspiration exclusively from this picture: (URL) Both are fine ships, as well. (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Chris's SMAC was influenced exclusively by this: (URL) -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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