Homebrew PCBs

Interesting discussion on cnczone.com. However, I would expect that if a given layout was essential to the operation of a circuit, then it would be included in the patent. 

Rick
Copyleft user ;-)

-----Original Message-----
From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Davis
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 4:37 PM
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Printing of replica of PCB on paper

On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 6:05 AM, Jim <n6otq@...> wrote:
> All,
>
> When a magazine provides a PCB design and builder instructions, the assumption under "fair use" is

In the USA, PCB layouts are not covered by copyright.  See response 6:

  http://www.cnczone.com/forums/cnczone_club_house/12775-copyright_circuit_boards_-_legal_discussion.html

Mitch (copyleft fan)