Justin Cormack wrote:
On 21 Jan 2006, at 00:19, Ray Saintonge wrote:
I'm sure that a Darth Vader Halloween costume would be copyright protected.
Unlikely under US law I believe.
You are aware that the movie-related merchandise (action figures, costumes, Lego sets, whatever) sold on the mass market is *always* produced under licenses from the studio, producer, or whoever holds the rights to the intellectual property in the movie? That they will make vigorous legal action against people who mass-produce such items without obtaining a license? That the rightsholders invariably prevail in such cases?
Fair use for your personal Halloween costume or your personal photo album is not the same as fair use for publishing a photograph to the entire world over the internet.
There are some on commons.
Commons certainly isn't perfect at abiding by its policies, just like en: and de: aren't.
--Michael Snow