Re: Using illustrations from a books as reference material

Subject: Re: Re: Using illustrations from a books as reference material

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: : Like citing an author and publication as a source for an article on a particular subject, can you do the same thing with illustrations? : : I want to use a copywritten publication's graphic illustration ideas to get a similar point across in an article. Is is ok to have another illustrator produce artwork that resembles existing copywritten artwork as long as you fully reference the souce of the original illustrator's work? : Dear Bob, : Copying the work, is the criteria for infringement. Using the information that is copyrighted is not prohibited. An illustrator does not have a monopoly in the subject matter. It might be a good idea to consult an IP lawyer you can trust. : 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® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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