Casting copies of K&C..etc (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

This is not exactly related but I saw on the news tonight that there is a case before the Supreme Court regarding copyright infringement that could have a wide ranging effect. The question is whether when you resell something that you purchased do you or the buyer have to pay a further royalty to the copyright holder. If they rule yes, it could have, for example, a material affect on eBay.

 

[OzDigger]

I'm surprised that case has made it to court as a 'Yes' ruling seems very unlikely to me.

 

[The Military Workshop]

I'm surprised that case has made it to court as a 'Yes' ruling seems very unlikely to me.

Imagine the paperwork of trying to enforce it.

Supreme Court must have plenty of spare time to even consider such a thing.

 

[Martin Tabony]

Great discussion!

Now, here is another wrinkle on this question. Years ago Ron Barzso used to create metal versions of his Rogers Rangers and woodland Indian figures, and I have quite of few of them in my collection. I purchased them from Ron himself, or from collectors who had bought from him. They paint up very nicely. I have asked Ron on many occasions if he would do his more recent figures in metal, but he says "no". So, if I make a casting of one of his figures for personal use only, I am not costing him a sale because he doesn't produce the figures in metal. (If he did, I would buy them!)

I have heard him say that those who reproduce his figures are cheating him because he has had the expense of paying the sculptor, but that is with reference to those who try to sell their reproductions. I just want to fill out my dioramas, and I would rather do it with metal than plastic.

Mike

I don't suppose you have asked Ron Barzo these questionss! The owner of the copyright has clearly told you that he does not want his figures cast in metal. Untill he tells you otherwise it is breach of copyright.

Martin