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		bramblerose 5 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Brands upset Buy For Me is featuring their product... Unless the design of the object is copyrightable (which it often is!) in which case the photo is a derivative work.

otterley 5 days ago [–]

The design of an object is not copyrightable in the USA, at least. There are design patents, but taking a photo of an object that has a patented design is not a derivative work. Copyright and patent are different IP subject areas entirely.

(IAAL, not legal advice.)

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