Is bttf-store on eBay a member here ?

[cavx]

Sorry to have to ask this and if I offend anyone, I apologize in advance. How does someone actually claim rights (IP or other) to a prop from a film that was originally done by someone else? The BTTF II and III films (and all props) are now 23 years old. If I am not mistaken, even a patent only has a 10 year life span. So is everything we make here not already a copy of someone's work?

 

[Roland]

This might be old news to some, but I just noticed that our friend at bttfstore.com also ripped off my 'vanishing' photos.

Such a stupid guy. He could use my version and I wouldn't say anything. :facepalmlol

 

[Roland]

Sorry to have to ask this and if I offend anyone, I apologize in advance. How does someone actually claim rights (IP or other) to a prop from a film that was originally done by someone else? The BTTF II and III films (and all props) are now 23 years old. If I am not mistaken, even a patent only has a 10 year life span. So is everything we make here not already a copy of someone's work?

Copyrights expire 70 years after the author's death. In some countries even 100 years.

 

[cavx]

Copyrights expire 70 years after the author's death. In some countries even 100 years.

Sorry if I am missing the point, does copyright cover everything used in a movie? If so, this would start at the screen play and go right through to the final edited film.

 

[ComedicHistory]

But I HATE auctions. Why the heck don't sellers just do BIN, :darnkids ? An item that is often available ends up selling at almost EXACTLY the same price

Amen to that. Just grow a pair and slap a price on there!

 

[Roland]

Sorry if I am missing the point, does copyright cover everything used in a movie? If so, this would start at the screen play and go right through to the final edited film.

Copyright covers everything, that reaches the necessary creation level. You can be sure, that everything, that we replicate here, reaches that creation level and is copyrighted.

 

[cavx]

OK thank you for clearing that up for me.

 

[Alan Castillo]

Sorry to have to ask this and if I offend anyone, I apologize in advance. How does someone actually claim rights (IP or other) to a prop from a film that was originally done by someone else? The BTTF II and III films (and all props) are now 23 years old. If I am not mistaken, even a patent only has a 10 year life span. So is everything we make here not already a copy of someone's work?

It's not a copyright that is being claimed to have been stolen, it's a member's work. Whatever the case with the original, it takes work to recreate a prop.

For example, the vanishing photo that was recreated by Markus. He is, rightfully so, annoyed that someone has taken his work and is making money off it.

I suggest you look up the various threads regarding recasting here on the board for a more in-depth explanation :thumbsup

Roland, I cannot see how you would be comfortable with someone stealing the work you so kindly distributed here for free and then see it being sold on eBay for money (?).

The fact that you distributed it for free here shows you only wanted to share your work with us for the love of the hobby.

Personally, I'd be furious if I made something for free and saw someone else make money off it.

If I had made that same something to make some money, I'd be foaming at the mouth.

 

[cavx]

Thanks Alan. Yes a big difference making something and contributing to the forum verses making money off someone's efforts.

 

[Alan Castillo]

This might be old news to some, but I just noticed that our friend at bttfstore.com also ripped off my 'vanishing' photos.

They ARE a member here, I just cannot find the proof :lol
....

I have his name, email address and IP.

PM'd mods :thumbsup

 

[Moviefreak]

I have his name, email address and IP.

PM'd mods :thumbsup

You rock Alan
I thought I figured out the name, but then I couldn't link it to a thread :lol

 

[Moviefreak]

If you check the bttf-store web site, they have a "coming soon" section for Doc's EZ Sleep prop...is it a coincidence that there is a thread for those in the JY right now? Perhaps they are planning on buying one from that sales thread and recasting it? Just makes me wonder :confused

 

[Roland]

... Roland, I cannot see how you would be comfortable with someone stealing the work you so kindly distributed here for free and then see it being sold on eBay for money (?). ...

I know that this will happen someday. I'm just waiting for it. :lol

That's the reason why I'm planning to sell only stuff, that isn't so easy to replicate with a simple home printer. All the other stuff: I distribute it for free and if someone sells it on eBay - who cares?! It doesn't hurt me. But of course, I understand, that someone like Markus, who make that stuff for sale, is annoyed at others, who copy and sell his work.

... The fact that you distributed it for free here shows you only wanted to share your work with us for the love of the hobby.
...

The only thing that is important to me, is to have most accurate replicas for my own collection and for my coming website, where I can share all my stuff with other fans for free. Yes, I love that hobby.