On 12/21/06, Guy Chapman aka JzG <guy.chapman(a)spamcop.net> wrote:
On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:54:03 -0500, "James
Hare"
<messedrocker(a)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.
--
geni