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jeremy_fx
Starting Member
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Posted - October 11 2003 : 11:31:14
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Hi
My client wants me to exactly copy the design of an existing site. Only the logos will be different.
I wish to know whether can I exactly copy the design of an exiting site, for my client's site. What are the legal aspects of it?
Further, the site my client wants me to copy says "Copyright © SiteName, All Rights Reserved." on it. What does this mean? Does this say the design of the site cannot be coopied.?
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Jill
VP-CART Super User
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - October 11 2003 : 14:28:21
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I don't know about legal, but I don't think it would be very ethical. I personally think it's ok to get general ideas from other sites, but to copy it completely?
Just my opinion.
Jill
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searley
VP-CART New User
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Posted - October 11 2003 : 17:09:17
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I don't know about legal, but I don't think it would be very ethical. I personally think it's ok to get general ideas from other sites, but to copy it completely?
It's always difficult, but yes it would be copyright theft, but if you are 'employed' by your client then he owns the rights to your work, so it should be him that has to face the risk of legal action..
If you do the work for him get him to sign a disclaimer so that he can not try to pass blame..
Nother thing, if the sites sell the same things, he could also face action for "passing off"
also check for trade marks!
-- Quality Printer Consumables http://www.inkcarts.co.uk |
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GTM
VP-CART New User
USA
122 Posts |
Posted - October 13 2003 : 08:38:43
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If it is a blatant copy they could slap you with a cease and desist and if the site continues could later result in legal matters.
Greg
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