Respect The Work of Others
#41
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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The First-sale doctrine says you can resell or give away a copyrighted item. You can't make a copy of the item to give away or sell.
"The first-sale doctrine creates a basic exception to the copyright holder's distribution right. Once the work is lawfully sold or even transferred gratuitously, the copyright owner's interest in the material object in which the copyrighted work is embodied is exhausted. The owner of the material object can then dispose of it as he sees fit. Thus, one who buys a copy of a book is entitled to resell it, rent it, give it away, or destroy it. However, the owner of the copy of the book will not be able to make new copies of the book because the first-sale doctrine does not limit copyright owner's reproduction right."
"The first-sale doctrine creates a basic exception to the copyright holder's distribution right. Once the work is lawfully sold or even transferred gratuitously, the copyright owner's interest in the material object in which the copyrighted work is embodied is exhausted. The owner of the material object can then dispose of it as he sees fit. Thus, one who buys a copy of a book is entitled to resell it, rent it, give it away, or destroy it. However, the owner of the copy of the book will not be able to make new copies of the book because the first-sale doctrine does not limit copyright owner's reproduction right."
#43
On a related note, we post lots of pics of quilts here that we make. I think it's important to give the name of the pattern. It gives credit due to the designer and offers others the chance to purchase or seek out that pattern. Lots of times I'll see a quilt pictured here and think it was designed by the poster. Then I see the pattern in a catalog. Even if you've changed the pattern, I think a comment such as "adapted from" or "based on" a pattern by so & so would be respectful to that designer.
#44
This post makes me wonder if you received a hand slap from someone....like maybe the designer? If so, I'm sorry that happened. Knowing what you now state, and having had a personal pattern infringed upon by another shop teacher, I try to be meticulous about this topic. It would be better if we all remembered that the law states the designer has the right to benefit financially from her/his work.
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
#45
While I understand what you are saying I have to say no. When there is a pattern that is out of print, can't find it anywhere then I begin a major search. Using Ebay, Google and determination I have found just about every pattern I have ever wanted. If I don't find it, then I will look for something as close to it as possible. I recently found a pattern from 1988 on Ebay that I wanted so badly, so it can be done and if not then there are always so many other gorgeous patterns.
#46
On a related note, we post lots of pics of quilts here that we make. I think it's important to give the name of the pattern. It gives credit due to the designer and offers others the chance to purchase or seek out that pattern. Lots of times I'll see a quilt pictured here and think it was designed by the poster. Then I see the pattern in a catalog. Even if you've changed the pattern, I think a comment such as "adapted from" or "based on" a pattern by so & so would be respectful to that designer.
#47
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 155
But if it's in a magazine and you bought the magazine, isn't that pattern yours to use ? And why couldn't you share it because you paid for it in the magazine? I have shared my magazines with others before, I can't testify if they traced out the patterns and used them or not, don't really care, because I paid for that magazine. Maybe patterns shouldn't be placed in magazines if they don't want them used or shared?????? HHHMMMM
#48
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 15,965
That was a rule. Not a copyright law. If I follow a rule it's my decision.
Last edited by Onebyone; 11-25-2014 at 08:27 AM.
#49
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,406
It is not illegal to copy an idea. It is illegal to copy someone else's written instructions and pictures, and sell them as your own. Looking at a picture of a quilt on Pinterest and figuring out on your own how to make it is not illegal.
The reason why so many people take "public domain" and traditional quilt designs, write up instructions, and sell the pattern is because there are always buyers. New quilters come on the scene all the time. Some people like to have things all figured out for them already, so they don't have to do the math. New techniques and tools are developed which make the pattern easier, and we need instructions on how to use them.
The reason why so many people take "public domain" and traditional quilt designs, write up instructions, and sell the pattern is because there are always buyers. New quilters come on the scene all the time. Some people like to have things all figured out for them already, so they don't have to do the math. New techniques and tools are developed which make the pattern easier, and we need instructions on how to use them.
#50
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Ballwin, MO
Posts: 4,211
Several years ago I found a quilt pattern I really loved. There was a copyright printed on the back that stated the purchaser could not duplicate, copy or sell the pattern and that the finished product could not be sold or reproduced for sale to others or used for your own personal use. Why would I spend $12.00 for a pattern that I could not make for myself?????
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