Re: Copyrighting a graphic concept...

In my best understanding I second Clifford's statement.

<< I'm not a lawyer by any stretch of the imagination, but, I can see there is
an
 obvious difference in the graphics.  One can copyright a graphic, but not a
 graphic concept.  Much like there are makers of semen collection bottles that
 look similar, so can graphics.  But neither can duplicate the others work, in
 bottles or graphics exactly.
  If we were able to copyright a graphic concept, then we would have run out
of
 the ability to create graphics centuries ago.
  I'd advise your client to seek the advice of a trademark/copyright attorney
and
 take it from there.  However, from my limited experience, I wouldn't worry
about
 it too much.  If the other place sues after the lawyer says OK, then it's no
 longer your issue.>>

hope this helps,

Kord Nelson
SolFoundry
solutions & stuff

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