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by driz
Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:55 pm
Forum: General Font Discussions
Topic: Copying a Font?
Replies: 9
Views: 13377

Re: Copying a Font?

If I understand the law correctly, if you flat-out copied another font outline, but then entirely and on your own (in a "clean room" environment) re-established the TT or PS parameters (the "software") that control the vectors of the outlines, you're legal. Font infringement is w...
by driz
Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: General Font Discussions
Topic: Copying a Font?
Replies: 9
Views: 13377

Re: Copying a Font?

Bhikkhu,

You are a terrific resource! Thanks so much. Yes, I think we can find a reasonable starting point in the public domain, and modify to something we want. Is that something you do? Maybe we'll hire you!
by driz
Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: General Font Discussions
Topic: Copying a Font?
Replies: 9
Views: 13377

Re: Copying a Font?

Bhikkhu, in your opinion, what constitutes a "forgery," and what constitutes a fair-use "similar look?" How do you make the distinction? At what point does a font go from "inspired by" to "forgery?" Are there any objective methods for making this distinction?
by driz
Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: General Font Discussions
Topic: Copying a Font?
Replies: 9
Views: 13377

Re: Copying a Font?

Bhikkhu, thanks so much for that. The link is very informative -- just what I was looking for.
by driz
Fri Feb 26, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: General Font Discussions
Topic: Copying a Font?
Replies: 9
Views: 13377

Copying a Font?

Hi, I have a certain font that I really like, but it's a corporate-designed font and nobody can use it but the corporation. 1.) Is there a font creation software package that will allow me to input JPG images of this corporate font, make subtle changes to it, and create my "own" font? 2.) ...