3d modeling copyright and Industrial design rights

Alessandro Argentini · External Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 1

I want to ask if it is legal to create 3d models (with programs like
Blender) of industrial objects like furniture, cars, electronics,
architecture, etc. and distribute them under an open source license.

Are such objects protected by copyrights? Do industrial design rights
affect the creation or distribution of the .blend files of such
objects? Is there any other legal measure that restricts the creation
and redistribution of 3d models?

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Steve Langasek · External Since: Dec 13, 2004 Posts: 2140

Hi Alessandro,

On Wed, Jun 06, 2007 at 12:17:40AM +0200, Alessandro Argentini wrote:
> I want to ask if it is legal to create 3d models (with programs like
> Blender) of industrial objects like furniture, cars, electronics,
> architecture, etc. and distribute them under an open source license.

> Are such objects protected by copyrights? Do industrial design rights
> affect the creation or distribution of the .blend files of such
> objects? Is there any other legal measure that restricts the creation
> and redistribution of 3d models?

debian-legal cannot give you legal advice. Please consult competent
counsel to find an answer to your question.

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Ben Finney · External Since: Jun 02, 2006 Posts: 125

"Alessandro Argentini" <argento3k.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> writes:

> I want to ask if it is legal to create 3d models (with programs like
> Blender) of industrial objects like furniture, cars, electronics,
> architecture, etc. and distribute them under an open source license.

That is rather beyond the purview of debian-legal. This list is for
discussing the legal ramifications of specific software packaged for
Debian.

If you need legal advice, it's best to retain a qualified legal
practitioner familiar with your jurisdiction.

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MJ Ray · External Since: Jun 02, 2005 Posts: 273

Alessandro Argentini <argento3k.DeleteThis@gmail.com>
> I want to ask if it is legal to create 3d models (with programs like
> Blender) of industrial objects like furniture, cars, electronics,
> architecture, etc. and distribute them under an open source license.
>
> Are such objects protected by copyrights?

Not here, as far as I can tell.

> Do industrial design rights
> affect the creation or distribution of the .blend files of such
> objects? [...]

I believe so, but ask a lawyer or government agency near you.
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