On 12/21/06, Guy Chapman aka JzG guy.chapman@spamcop.net wrote:
On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:54:03 -0500, "James Hare" messedrocker@gmail.com wrote:
Case in point: Captain Jean-Luc Picard(r).
So a caricature of Picard would be forbidden? Really?
It might count as fair use under certain conditions. A painting of Patrick Stewart would probably be a safer bet although there would be other issues with things such as in the US at least the Right of Publicity.
I am honestly confused here. What about, say, a painting of an aircraft? Is that unfree by virtue of the manufacturer's rights, or the airline's logo?
It could be under some conditions and depending on the country it is in.
I have a friend who is a commercial artist, that is not an idle question.
If they want legal advice they should talk to a lawyer.