Roger, just asking a question here, but if I look at a set of plans a buddy
built from, then look at 3 or 4 other sets of plans, then using ideas from
ALL sources I've looked at, who do I pay for the use of plans?

There is no one single person whose plans I used completely, but took parts
of perhaps 4 different sets of plans - am I required to pay everyone?

Please understand Roger, I'm not trying to stir the pot here, just asking
for info.

Thanks,

Ken H

"Roger Long" wrote in message
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"Alex"

Roger -- I am curious. Other than contract language in a sales agreement,

That's what I said, "other than contract language in a sales agreement".
This is virtually unheard of and I can think of a case. For a very special
boat that the architect wanted to be sure exactly reflected his intent, a
plans buyer could be asked to sign a separate document binding him to make
no unapproved changes. Without that, the builder can do anything he
wants.

I have heard of cases where the designer insisted that his name be removed
from the design for purposed of sales because it was so *******ized.

If you get a set of plans from your buddy who built a boat, just changing
a few, or even a lot of, things does not relieve you of the obligation to
pay the designer for their use.

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Roger Long