[Commons-l] Models, toys, and other objects can be copyrighted

Sun May 21 21:59:19 UTC 2006

On 5/21/06, Erik Moeller <eloquence at gmail.com> wrote:
> The situation is complicated by our assertion that the image is free
> content, allowing you to use it for any purpose whatsoever. Of course
> it's always possible to effectively turn a free content picture into a
> copyright infringement through modification. I really don't have a
> clue where to draw the line at the moment.

Given the way the law works right now, I don't think we can ever 100%
guarantee that an image is not legally restricted from certain uses.

-Matt