The Knitter's Guide to Copyright
The Knitter's Guide to Copyright: Copyright Basics
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the what, where, how, and who of copyright
C. How does copyright protect a work? (or, how is copyright infringed?)
rights and infringement defined; what copies constitute infringements
D. How can others used a copyrighted work? (or, when is use not infringement?)
types of activities that do not infringe copyright
E. Other forms of legal protection for your creations
neighbouring rights, industrial designs, patents, trade-marks, trade secrets
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The Knitter's Guide to Copyright: Copyright FAQ
about the FAQ; where to go for help; copyright and your country; an oppressive law?; copyright notices; public domain; the Internet; who cares?
sweaters; patterns; techniques; photographs; use of traditional motifs; sweaters knit from a commercial pattern
C. How do I obtain a copyright?
the old registered mail trick; firstuse.com; how to register; why register
D. Can I do this? (lending and copying patterns, working copies, books, class handouts)
lending a pattern; when your friend makes a copy; about libraries and photocopiers; working copies; copying free patterns
E. Can I do this? (selling things)
using a pattern more than once; selling what you made; selling patterns and books; why shops don't take returns
F. Can I do this? (adapting patterns, substituting yarns, and sharing techniques)
using yarns other than those supplied in a designer kit; sharing techniques learned in a class
G. Can I do this? (OOP (out of print) books and patterns)
distributing patterns from old books; copies from out of print books; charging money and distributing for free; selling out of print books for exhorbitant prices
H. Can I do this? (“inspiration” from other designs or pictures)
cartoon characters; copying from a picture; copying instructions by hand from a magazine
I. What happens if I infringe copyright?
who's going to enforce it; infringement as a crime
J. How do I enforce my copyright?
copyright marking; proving copyright ownership; getting credit on a free pattern; proving infringement; what to do if you suspect infringement
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