Origami Copyright Questions Regarding Artwork
Posted: March 23rd, 2019, 4:17 pm
Regarding origami copyright laws, I am trying to ensure that I am not infringing on another artist's rights. In creating wall art projects for my personal use, I have used repeated traditional origami bases and folds to join together a number of identical pieces to form a larger origami model. This has been done by using vintage maps and other used paper materials.
That said, my artwork may appear to be somewhat visually similar to the wall art projects of another origami/paper fold artist. However, I feel sure that I am not using the exact same folds or bases, but the overall look may appear somewhat visually similar as an overall project. I also do not have diagrams or folding instructions from the artist and do not own any of the person’s artwork, but we both appear to have used repurposed paper materials.
I would like to produce my own art commercially but am trying not to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of another artist. Am I safe or within my own rights as long as I am not using the exact origami folds or diagrams of the other artist and am not using the exact same used paper materials? What is legally permissible in this situation where an overall model may appear similar?
Thank you so much for your assistance with any information to help with my understanding of origami copyright laws!
That said, my artwork may appear to be somewhat visually similar to the wall art projects of another origami/paper fold artist. However, I feel sure that I am not using the exact same folds or bases, but the overall look may appear somewhat visually similar as an overall project. I also do not have diagrams or folding instructions from the artist and do not own any of the person’s artwork, but we both appear to have used repurposed paper materials.
I would like to produce my own art commercially but am trying not to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of another artist. Am I safe or within my own rights as long as I am not using the exact origami folds or diagrams of the other artist and am not using the exact same used paper materials? What is legally permissible in this situation where an overall model may appear similar?
Thank you so much for your assistance with any information to help with my understanding of origami copyright laws!