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From: arch_ems@gsbacd.uchicago.edu
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: Graphical Copyright
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Date: 29 Aug 89 14:48:09 GMT
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>The central 7 machines on our local network here are named after the 7
>dwarves.  To create a label for each of them I drew (in fig) a small
>cartoon of each dwarf based on some pictures I found in some childrens
>books. What is the position regarding copyright on this - can I release
>these pictures as public domain clip-art?  


Walt Disney (probable holder of your 7-dwarves copyright) is one
of the most stingiest copyright protectors anywhere (see recent
articles regarding Disney's purchase of KERMIT the frog in the
Wall Street Journal to understand why they protect their wealth
generating property).  My lay-legal person advice to you is
DON'T DO IT.  Disney will not like the idea that their dwarves
could be considered 'public-domain' in any way, shape, or form.


Edward Shelton, Project Manager
ARCH Development Corporation
arch_ems@gsbacd.uchicago.edu