HELP! how does sharing a pattern work?
#71
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I've wondered the same thing.... and when anyone makes a tote by a particular pattern, do they really add a tag or something saying such and such pattern by such and such designer? I know I have seen things at craft fairs that someone must have created from patterns but I don't ever see the pattern/designer noted..... and nobody (except the company/designer) seems to think anything about this. Do professional seamstresses attach a tag of "Simplicity Pattern ####' in their work?
#72
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
Originally Posted by Rina
Does that mean, if one of you make a beautiful quilt and place a picture (close up) and I see it here on the board and I "copy" it by making a similar one with my own colors, I am doing wrong?
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Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by AtHomeSewing
Originally Posted by mary quite contrary
I think I understand the copyright of the pattern itself. I have a question about the quilt I make from said pattern. Can I sell a quilt made from a copyrighted pattern?
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#75
Originally Posted by salmonsweet
Actually, copyright in detail is tricky, and can differ quite a bit depending on which country you are in.
For instance as a general rule, in European countries copyright exists irrespective of whether or not the creator placed a copyright notice on their work.
I'd say if in doubt, respect another person's creation and assume there may be copyright protection! It's what I want to happen with my own work, so it's what I want to do for others as well. Just another 2c. :-)
For instance as a general rule, in European countries copyright exists irrespective of whether or not the creator placed a copyright notice on their work.
I'd say if in doubt, respect another person's creation and assume there may be copyright protection! It's what I want to happen with my own work, so it's what I want to do for others as well. Just another 2c. :-)
#76
Originally Posted by hokieappmom
Hmmm. The quilt in my avatar is from a pattern I bought at a LQS that I imagine is protected by copyright. I always give pattern credit when asked about it. I have never copied or given the pattern to anyone else. But I didn't get permission from the company to post that picture. That isn't illegal is it? Just if someone else were to copy it and make another quilt?
Copyright is held in this country regardless of the owner saying so in some way, just as it is in many other countries. It is the registration of a copyright that gives you legally defendable protection, but you hold copyright as soon as your work is 'published'.
It's a catch 22: If you never make it available to be copied, you have no copyright...but then, you don't need one do you! You gain protection automatically the minute you need it. Simple as that.
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