That’s the problem mrsparky the copying is not in the same media type, i.e. mesh to mesh.

For instance if a toy maker like Mattel decided some artists CG character and outfit would make a great new plastic toy product what is to stop them?

I believe there is protection and copyright rights for Film Characters like Lord of the Rings Characters and Harry Potter Characters etc.and Mattel and others have to pay to use them or likenesses of them, but what about ordinary 3D designers and merchants. Can they protect their ideas in the same way, and if they can, can clothing designers too?

Regards

STORM