https://www.posetteforever.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=861&p=10749#p10749
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Ozymandias Jones
Thursday, 24 June 2004, 11:55 PM


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Den,

In my opinion you have a moral, maybe even legal right to be pissed off. For an atrist at any level intelectual property theft is an important issue. In a perfect world we would all fight for each other tooth and nail to protect artist rights.

Unfortunately in the real world we seem to operate under the 'might is right' credo. The fact that there is a considerable financial backer to the product with, I would imagine, an experienced (aggressive :-# ) legal team on their side will make them confident enough to carry on regardless.

Ethically I believe they should change the name of the product, they are a leader in the 3D and Poser community and should set a high standard in this type of case. But...

Den, I would go on posting your Bonnie & Co. images and let it all blow over, if I were you. Those who purchase the product are more than likely not 'fans' of your 'toons and characters. They will tire of playing with the character after a few weeks and move on to the next DAZ/Renderosity/PPros/RDNA release.

It is unfortunate, but without a major kerfuffle, unpreventable. It's up to you how far you want to take it. A formal letter from a solicitor/lawyer to DAZ requesting them to C&D might have some effect, but you could be opening a can of worms with more legal tangles than you need  ](*,) 

Keep us informed, mate. But don't loose sleep over it.