Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/17

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Copyright questions
From: "Steve Unsworth" <mail@steveunsworth.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 12:10:09 +0200

I have a problem with the last part of that sentence. Just in Paris, Eiffel
tower, Notre Dame, many people visit these places because of the
architectural statement they make. Would people queue to go up the Eiffel
tower if it were a 10 metre high plain brick building? If you believe that
the answer is no, then surely you accept that the building's appearance has
an effect on its revenue generating potential.

Steve

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From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Mxsmanic
Sent: 17 June 2001 10:04
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Copyright questions


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For example, asserting copyright on a sculpture is much easier to understand
than asserting it on a building; the creativity of the sculpture is of the
essence of its interest and utility (and therefore of its revenue-generating
potential and overall worth), whereas the creativity of a building or car's
appearance has little effect on its utility and revenue-generating
potential.

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