*Any similarities"*Yep. That falls under the argument that a derivative (something like but an exact copy) weakens the original in some way.  Ussually the lawyers argue it damages the orignals brand or image.

*when mahcines really can replicate anything from a photo? *Thats sort of possible now. You could use photogrammety to make a 3d object, clean it up and then print it on a solid printer.   

*apologies for rant *Rant away :) I know exactly what you mean. The scary part is groups like the RIAA have no legal powers, yet ISP's and telecos cave in every time and the RIAA acts like Judge and Jury. 

But If you where a terrorist planning to blow something up, the cops can't use certain types of evidence. Wrong and just stupid.     

Pinky - you left the lens cap of your mind on again.