Re: Can a previously unknown Technique/Style now being used be basis of infringement of copyright??

Subject: Re: Re: Can a previously unknown Technique/Style now being used be basis of infringement of copyright??

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: : Hi, : : I have been producing motion graphics/special effects for a stock footage company, and sometime ago I explained in detail a series of new pieces that have a very distinct technique and style, with which interest was shown, and a proposal intent for future production on such was listened to and entertained. : : This proposal was to be put on a back burner for a couple of months from that point until the then present schedule was complete. : : After completing the then schedule I handed in the new series for direction as was agreed sometime ago, but after not hearing anything for two months, I chased it up and was told that they now "already" have something a little similar in progress being produced by another. : : Having something similar was in no way expressed or indicated to me when I initially told them about this particular technique/style, and I fear that they have taken my proposal for it to be produced by someone else. : : Now although they may not be using my exact pieces, would it be seen that they have infringed any copyright laws for things such as infringement of style and technique. : : Indeed, as with all my pieces/styles/techniques, I excersized basic copyright by means of recorded delivery sometime before letting them view such. : : Any info would be as you can tell greatly appreciated. : : I am based in the UK. : : Thank you : : Kind Regards : : Lorraine Cassell : Dear Lorraine Cassell, : We responded to the email about this and suggested a Reality Check (sm). it was not clear that This is a UK matter. : Insofar as the advice we might have for you, I believe that the law is the same in the UK as the US. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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