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Subject:Re: [Bulk] Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
From:Mike Miller
Date:Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:04:16 -0700

You gotta watch out for stuff that spurns you on. It's a mixed message
that is surely the road to Perdition.

Mike

Taking BenT's place at language police.

On Jun 10, 2011, at 9:59 PM, neil n wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> Hypothetically speaking, this would be a "one off" for me to use at
> work. Did some patent searching online but didn't get any hits.
>
> If one makes an item, that is the same or very similar in function and
> appearance to original design, is this *generally* considered a
> copyright infringement?
>
> Item design appears simple and at most I figure $50 in materials.
> Likely less as some materials are on hand. Item new is $250.
>
> The VLVC: learning a little more about design and fabrication during
> my engine swap has only spurned me on to make this thing!
>
>
> Neil.
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
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