Copyrights for circuits

[Paul Perry]

At 02:06 PM 29/10/99 +0300, Antti Huovilainen  wrote:

>If I'm correct, copyright only covers the specific implementation. So if
>one were to change some values etc it wouldn't be against the law

In fact, you *can* legaly use the same component values.
Actual PCB layout is protected in the same way as artwork is.
But, if the circuit doesn't use any current patents, you can do what
you like.

Paul Perry Melbourne Australia