Re: using similar coverart layout but with different characters and colors.

Subject: Re: Re: using similar coverart layout but with different characters and colors.

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: : My friend is creating a coverart for an activity book for kids. He is using a similar compostion of the layout of his book( i.e. the placement of elements in not exact similar fashion). from another retail activity book cover for retail. Different cartoon art totally though. I think I see a problem? : Dear A, : It sounds ok but one ought to see. Copyright covers the mode of expression. One would not think an arrangement would be protected beyond the copying of the original document. : 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 : America On line Instant Messenger screen name artauslander : ELAINE'S Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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