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

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

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: 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

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