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Re: Copyrights, patents, trademarks, etc..

Hans,

Interesting.  I'm wondering how this works for utilitarian devices, however.  

Overall appearance? Color? What's really unique? Material? How close does a copy have to be? Who decides? How practical is it for someone to challenge?

Generally, all panoramic tripod heads have bearings, pivoting arms, detent or locks, etc. Are we talking styling or functionality. It seems to be a very subjective thing.

In the US, there's a utility patent and a design patent.  The utility patent basically covers the functionality or unique concept, while the design patent covers "styling " aspects.

Speaking for myself...what would keep me from using someone else's designs or concepts, is pride or self respect. If I can't substantially improve on the function, value, and/or cost in my own unique way, why bother?

-Jim Anders
Kaidan


On Oct 26, 2006, at 4:07 AM, Hans Nyberg wrote:


On Oct 25, 2006, at 9:28 PM, Jim Anders wrote:

Unfortunately, copyrights don't apply to manufactured goods. If you don't want someone to copy your stuff, you apply for a patent in those countries where you desire protection. Product names are handled with trademarks.


Oh yes it does.
IN UK and all EU  industrial design is protected even if you have not registred it.
We have no registration in EU for copyright of art, photography etc

There is a registration for design in UK  though which gives some extra benefit.



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