Re: Derivative of digital image

On 97-07-28, Georgia Rothacker <gerrc[_at_]rc.rit.edu> wrote:
>
> A young imaging scientist in my company asked, "What is the percentage
> of a digital image (authored by another and downloaded off the web)
> that must be changed in order for the work to be considered a new
> work?" My initial response was that only the author has the right to
> prepare a derivative. The scientist stated that he is sure there is
> case law that has established guidelines in this regard. Please advise.

As I understand copyrights, you are correct. The author has the right to prepare derivative works.

Lori Bell
Dancing Needle Designs
http://members.aol.com/DancingNdl/
<dancingndl[_at_]aol.com> Received on Mon Jul 28 1997 - 19:43:49 GMT