We all may have opinions but there are legal rules about the whole thing and if you break the law/rules there are consequences that may have to be dealt with. Feelings won't matter much in court. Any of these designers that have a case can act formally if they choose.
The paperwork for a formal c> I think we all have our opinions on this.
Hello all, Been reading this copyright thread carefully. We have a situation here in Fl. in which a Quilt Guild hired a teacher. Thank heaven it is not the Guild I belong to. The teacher came in and knowlingly used a pattern that was copyright protected. The designer is sueing the teacher and the guild who hired her, which must disband for financial reasons. Not a good time for anyone. Makes you wonder how carefully you choose a program chairperson. Anna Belle in Fl.
And well she should sue! How could anyone think that is appropriate?
But, I still say, it's two different issues.
Cindy
. If someone uses a pattern and makes a shoddy mess of
OR you the consumer, buy a pattern (Kit for me this time) and make it and you KNOW part of the directions are wrong but you follow them anyway (IS it a NEW way of doing it? ).
**I** followed a pattern just the way it was written.....it HAD to be correct.... ((**** I, very very seldom follow a pattern--but just this once----boy what a mistake!-- and there wasn't ANY EXTRA fabric so I could correct it. I have some seams that are LESS than 1/8" and it's a table runner. Needless to say, it won't be used very often, and then 'for show' only. I don't think it'll handle washing very well : ( ))I have another kit (WUH) that I just finished washing the fabrics for (yes, I used a salad spinner; ) and there IS enuf fabric with some to spare and since it is mostly iron- on appliqué I don't have that same worry. You can 'see' where the fabrics go on the 'drawn out design'. Different Designer, different way of doing it.
Disclaimer: I have NEVER done any work from either Designer before so I do NOT know if this is their norm.
Not complaining or complimenting, "Just the facts, Mam, just the facts".
Butterfly (just another angle on the subject)
Just a thought, if you'd rather not spend your time designing something - how about simply purchasing a copy of the pattern for each bag you make? I've seen the patterns on sale many times. This might save you the time and trouble of making up samples and wasting time, fabric, etc.
Even if I bought fifty patterns I still can't sell them. Says so on the packages. Good thought, tho.
Leslie, Missy & The Furbabies in MO.
Howdy!
On the back of the pattern is this info:
Lazy Girl Designs, LLC © JOANHAWLEY1998-2007...ALL RIGHTSRESERVED. This pattern is for personal use. Items may not be made for sale from this pattern. This pattern is copyright protected. No part of this pattern may be reproduced or copied for commercial use, resale, or sharing.
In the FAQ column is this: Q: Can I make items from your patterns for sale? A: No, making items from our patterns for sale violates the federal copyright law printed in each pattern. In order to protect our business, we don't grant permission for our items to be made for sale
An interesting question is this:
Since this is for a charitable event, can the purses be simply donated (which is really what she is doing)? Once they are the property of the organization, aren't they then free to sell it?
I buy salvage items from a store that raises money for the Association for Help of Retarded Children. They have many computer programs, including some that are OEM. They state that copyright laws allow them to sell them because they were donated.
L>Howdy!
Linda PATCHogue, NY
The patternmaker doesn't want her designs used. I just can't believe there aren't other patterns or just DIY as Leslie is doing. THis isn't rocket science. Why persue something that just isn't worth the trouble? I have made more than a few tote bags over the years. I even sold more than a few. A simple tote is an easy thing. That really is what will give the most bang for the buck and time Leslie has. IMO it is a dead horse we have beat more than to death
TAria
WitchyStitcher wrote:
I just went looking for this pattern for myself and found that the link wasn't showing
dee in Oz
WOW! Thanks- that looks much better than that other wallet we discussed and cussed. Some top stitching on the folds might get it laying a little more flat???
Leslie, Missy & The Furbabies in MO.
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