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Some key points about Copyright in Australia

  • Copyright provides creators with an incentive to create new works and a legal framework for the control of their creations.
  • Copyright protection is free and applies automatically when material is created.
  • There is NO registration system for copyright in Australia.
  • Copyright does not protect ideas, information, styles or techniques.
  • Copyright does not protect names, titles or slogans.
  • There are no general exemptions from copyright law for non-profit organisations.
  • There are some situations where copyright law allows people to use copyright material without permission for their own personal use, but these are narrow and specific.
  • Australian copyright law applies to actions that take place in Australia, even if the material used was created or first published in another country.

So, what is the Copyright situation with this image?


3D model of Jimi Hendrix by Roger Quinn

 To my knowledge, Lego® do not produce a range of 'famous rock star' Minifigs. This concept was devised my me, the 3d model was made from scratch, and the rendered image is unique. That said, the image does make use of the recognisable Lego® Brick concepts and proportions, and it is fair to suggest that a reasonable person may see this image and mistakenly believe that it is a Lego® product.

In my opinion, this image does not contravene Copyright mainly because of the clause that states "…
Copyright does not protect ideas, information, styles or techniques."

Here is a link to the Australian Copyright Council's 'Introduction to Copyright'.
And here is a link to their specific fact sheet for Graphic Designers.

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