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Re: royalties
By:Mark Kanzler
Date: 6/11/1998, 3:16 pm
In Response To: Re: royalties (Don Beale)

What if I Xerox the study drawings (forms) for the Guillemot Play, and just blow them up to 26 inch beam on the Xerox, and use the forms to build a double?

> There was quite a thread on design rights awhile back. Obviously,
> Nick intends us to build by drawing up our own forms. Out of curiosity,
> how do authors like Nick and Chris K. interpret copyright laws on
> those of us who choose not to buy plans? My own feelings are that,
> out of favor for the author I would be inclined to purchase materials
> from him where feasible, but as this is published data no further
> "royalties" are due.

Messages In This Thread

Let the games begin
Phillip Kearney -- 6/10/1998, 11:53 pm
Re: royalties
Don Beale -- 6/11/1998, 2:40 pm
Re: royalties
Nick Schade -- 6/11/1998, 8:49 pm
Re: royalties
Paul Jacobson -- 6/13/1998, 3:20 am
Re: royalties
Nick Schade -- 6/13/1998, 9:21 pm
Re: Hull Shapes and Handling
Mark Kanzler -- 6/15/1998, 12:10 am
Re: Hull Shapes and Handling
Nick Schade -- 6/15/1998, 7:50 pm
Re: royalties
Don Beale -- 6/12/1998, 12:54 pm
Re: Design Rights (What constitutes a new design?)
Mark Kanzler -- 6/12/1998, 10:21 am
Re: Design Rights (What constitutes a new design?)
Nick Schade -- 6/12/1998, 10:34 pm
Designs are protected actually
NPenney -- 6/15/1998, 8:39 am
Re: Design Rights (What constitutes a new design?)
Kevin Sheppard -- 6/12/1998, 2:19 pm
Re: Design Rights (What constitutes a new design?)
Paul Jacobson -- 6/13/1998, 3:11 am
Re: Design Rights (What constitutes a new design?)
Mark Kanzler -- 6/12/1998, 2:34 pm
Re: royalties
Mark Kanzler -- 6/11/1998, 3:16 pm
Re: royalties
Nick Schade -- 6/11/1998, 8:56 pm
Re: royalties
Nick Schade -- 6/11/1998, 8:55 pm