> Sounds need to have artistic value to be covered by copyright. While the > composition of the THX sound may qualify I doubt the simple "phuiii" of a > phaser counts. :o)
Dunno how it works... but often sound effects and samples must be purchased. There are various licenses and royalty fees that may apply, so I assume that they are copyrighted just like any other work. -Josh http://FireAnt.tv On 3/16/06, Andreas Haugstrup <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:13:01 +0100, Joshua Kinberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > Sounds are definitely copyrightable. > > The names may also be trademarked. > > Sounds need to have artistic value to be covered by copyright. While the > composition of the THX sound may qualify I doubt the simple "phuiii" of a > phaser counts. :o) > > Sounds can be trademarked just like words and drawings. At least in > Denmark. > > > Then again, it would be hard for them to pursue any action. > > Not more than in any other trademark case? Oddly enough I skimmed the > "phaser" trademarks and one was for a toy. :o) > > -- > Andreas Haugstrup Pedersen > <URL: http://www.solitude.dk/ > > Commentary on media, communication, culture and technology. > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
