D logo copyright

[Alix Pexton via Digitalmars-d]

On a whim I did a bit of research into the copyright of derivative 
works, and to my surprise they are actually covered by an international 
treaty.

This may allow for the creation of a new graphic that is a derivative 
work of the current one but has a copyright held by Digital Mars.

There is no requirement for this new graphic to be used on dlang.org, 
but it would be possible to use and register it as a trademark and for 
images derived from it to be incorporated into other logos and 
emblazoned upon merchandise.

The only problem is that work required to produce the derivative must be 
non trivial and the changes copyrightable on their own (like drawing a 
moustache and goatee on the Mona Lisa (LHOOQ)).

I've produced dozens of derivative designs, but I'm not sure any of them 
meet this requirement. I think it is something to consider if the 
original designer remains un-contactable.

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