tangor
msg:3864657 | 10:06 pm on Mar 6, 2009 (gmt 0) |
The paper purchased for a specific function (ie, PRINTING) is to be used for that purpose. An ELECTRONIC version of that paper is copyright infringement. I wouldn't do it. I think you already knew the answer. :)
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Demaestro
msg:3864677 | 10:30 pm on Mar 6, 2009 (gmt 0) |
Everyone hates this sentiment, but in your case I would say it is easier to beg forgiveness then ask for permission. Only a judge can decide if it infringes or not. The question I would ask is...... Is the use case you are describing going to result in any legal action.... My best guess is no
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mkdigi
msg:3865038 | 1:57 pm on Mar 7, 2009 (gmt 0) |
Wow! Tangor and Demaestro's comments are a representation of the warring theories in my head! After reading both of these comments, I think maybe using the image as "inspiration" and altering it enough so that it isn't the exact same as the paper itself might be the way to go. I wouldn't have thought twice about it if it wasn't for the Obama Hope poster drama...but then again, I'm not a national designer and I'm not using an AP image, or anything of that nature. hhhhmmmmm...
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tangor
msg:3865041 | 2:04 pm on Mar 7, 2009 (gmt 0) |
Demaestro is correct that most likely nothing will happen. I tend to error on the side of caution. A DCMA sent to your host is sufficient to shut you down... they don't have to warn you in these cases. Nothing wrong with the inspiration part! Heck, I wake up each day, step out into the world, and find inspriation all around. Then do my own workup of same.
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