James Hodson's reference to the copyright site is well worth the read.
The endless copyright/patent/copying postings miss a point that never
seems to get discussed on this forum. Copying a design without
permission is the same as stealing. I have read endless postings that
try to justify stealing someone else's design without permission. Why
not call the people who want to do this what they are -- simple,
un***erated thieves. This are the same people who will cop your line,
standoffs, wallet, water bottles, etc. and justify the act with specious
pronouncements. Folks, when you take something that does not belong to
you then you are a sorry thief. Oh, yes, I expect pages of arrested
adolescent statements that parse language over the question: "Is is
theft?" My answer, don't come around my kites because I know if you'll
steal Wardley, Benson, Bentancourt, Prism, HQ, etc., then you'll steal
from me.
Bob Ford