Font Copyright and Licensing - GoFuckYourself.com

d-null · 08-01-2008, 09:50 PM

Just wondering, how much protection does a font creator have once they have sold a font to the public?

If someone resells or gives away that font "software", does the original font producer have any possible claim against someone that might have a banner or some text on their website that is in that font? What if a designer uses a font without permission and sells their design to a big company, can the original font producer then sue the company that merely has the font on their website?

Are fonts really protected as far as the derivative work that is produced from the "software", or is the original software all that should really have any protection?

HighEnergy · 08-01-2008, 10:07 PM

In the US (since 1976) you can't copyright a typeface.
Search for Eltra Corp v. Ringer

The software could be though.

yahoo-xxx-girls.com · 08-01-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighEnergy

In the US (since 1976) you can't copyright a typeface.
Search for Eltra Corp v. Ringer

The software could be though.

I didn't know that.

Thanks,

d-null · 08-01-2008, 10:12 PM

I didn't know that either, thanks

is Canada and Europe the same?

HighEnergy · 08-01-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetjet

I didn't know that either, thanks

is Canada and Europe the same?

I have no idea since my only concern is US based. There is no such thing as international copyright law but there are certain copyright treaties in existence.

I know there are several differences between US and Canadian copyright laws. No idea about European laws.

d-null · 08-01-2008, 10:47 PM

ok, so no matter how much a font designer says that they require license fees etc if their font is to be used in any commercial publication or website, they are just talking out of their asses?

08-01-2008, 09:50 PM	#1
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	Font Copyright and Licensing Just wondering, how much protection does a font creator have once they have sold a font to the public? If someone resells or gives away that font "software", does the original font producer have any possible claim against someone that might have a banner or some text on their website that is in that font? What if a designer uses a font without permission and sells their design to a big company, can the original font producer then sue the company that merely has the font on their website? Are fonts really protected as far as the derivative work that is produced from the "software", or is the original software all that should really have any protection? __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

08-01-2008, 10:12 PM	#4
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	I didn't know that either, thanks is Canada and Europe the same? __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

08-01-2008, 10:47 PM	#6
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	ok, so no matter how much a font designer says that they require license fees etc if their font is to be used in any commercial publication or website, they are just talking out of their asses? __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

08-01-2008, 10:07 PM	#2
HighEnergy So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 806	In the US (since 1976) you can't copyright a typeface. Search for Eltra Corp v. Ringer The software could be though.