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Copyright infringement question.
By:john
Date: 4/5/1999, 3:08 pm

How close must a boat be to a set of measurements on a blueprint to be considered a copyright infringement or to be considered building a second boat without paying the necessary fee?

I'm considering building a second stitch and glue kayak, but want to alter the plans somewhat. I plan to add 12" to the length, reduce the beam 3", increase the depth 1", move the cockpit back 1", change the cockpit coaming shape, and add a little more fullness in the bow. Is this far enough removed from the original plans to be considered my own?

John

Messages In This Thread

Copyright infringement question.
john -- 4/5/1999, 3:08 pm
Re: Copyright infringement question.
Joe O' -- 4/6/1999, 11:31 pm
Re: Copyright infringement question.
Jason Steeves -- 4/5/1999, 10:32 pm
Re: Copyright infringement question.
Shawn Baker -- 4/5/1999, 3:32 pm