Can a schematic be copyrighted?
Can a schematic be copyrighted?
A schematic drawing can be copyrighted… the copyright then protects the drawing (schematic) from other people displaying, selling, distributing, copying or making derivatives of it without your permission.
Are electronic circuits copyrighted?
Under United States Copyright Law (17 U.S.C. ยงยง101 et seq.), circuit boards and similar products may be simultaneously protected by several copyrights. The source code and the finished object code for your software products are the first things you should register.
Is a drawing intellectual property?
Creative works like drawings, sketches, paintings and other works of fine art are forms of intellectual property that are protected by U.S. copyright laws.
How do you copyright a technical drawing?
To register a copyright, you must deposit three things with the U.S. Copyright Office:
- A completed application form. This may be done online or by mailing a paper application.
- A filing fee of $35 for online applications and $65 for paper applications.
- A copy or copies of your work. These will not be returned to you.
Are circuits patented?
While circuits can’t be copyrighted, they can be patented. Mats spotted this simple undervoltage indication circuit that is supposedly covered by a patent. As always the devils are in the details, so a specific non-obvious aspect of the circuit may be the patented component.
What protects the layout of circuit of an electronic equipment?
Rights protected in circuit layouts Circuit layout rights (CLRs) protect the designs of integrated circuits and computer chips, just as copyright law protects original works. Protection can also extend to the finished product.
Can you redraw circuits?
This means that any unbroken wire is at the same voltage all along its length, until it is interrupted by a resistor, battery, or some other circuit component. In redrawing a circuit, a wire can be “stretched” or “shrunk” as much as you like without changing any electrical characteristic of the circuit.
Is copying a logo illegal?
Yes! A logo can be both protected by copyright and trademark. In fact, typically a trademark covers a limited scope of situations; whereas copyright covers nearly all instances of copying that is effecting the original creator’s business and intent.
How can I protect my engineering drawing?
Under prior law, architectural drawings could be protected by copyrights. The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 provides for the copyrighting of a building as a separate copyright from the drawings, provided the design was created after December 1, 1990.
