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We also support mutliple import and export data formats, but avoid the
screenshots. Consequently, our legalese section has a trademark/copyright
section that simply acknowledges the references to the software and righful
ownership of the trademark. That tip o' the hat is sufficient for commonly
used tools like Excel or Access unless you are referencing a proprietary
system in which case written authorization would be required.
I imagine the same holds true for screen shots.
Regards,
Steven Ward Email: steve -at- softlinesystems -dot- com
Technical Writer Phone: (604) 266-1995
Softline Systems Inc. Fax: (604) 266-1949
850-1200 West 73rd Ave. Vancouver, B.C.
WWW: http://www.softlinesystems.com
-----Original Message-----
From: David Thompson <David -dot- Thompson -at- REALVIZ -dot- COM>
To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU <TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU>
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 8:43 AM
Subject: Screen shots and copyright
>Hello,
>
>I am document software with data that can be exported into other software.
>To do this there are procedures to follow that differ depending on the
>"other" software.
>I want to include screenshots of the "other" software in my doc. I imagine
I
>need authorisation from the software owners. Does this mean having to
>contact each one and asking for their permission?
>
>Comments?
>Thanks.
>
>
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>
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