[Jewelry making - Article 00273] - Re: [Orchid] Who keeps the mold?

[Peter B. Steiner]

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    The design which you paid this jewelry store to cast is -your-
    intellectual property.  You certainly have the right to retain
    control of it!  You should politely, but firmly, request the
    immediate return of that mold. 

    Start with a personal visit to the store.  Speak only to the manager
    or owner.  Take a witness along.  Tell the manager that the store's
    reputation is at risk.  Tell him (or her) that other jewelers are
    asking questions.  (We are!)  You haven't revealed the name of the
    store yet...and you hope that you won't have to do so.  Chances are
    good that you'll leave with your property. 

    You paid this store to make a mold of your work.  You own the mold,
    the castings and the design.  There is nothing (either ethical or
    lawful) which a contractor can do with that mold, except to make more
    castings for -you-.  Any other use of the design would be a violation
    of your copyright.  (Should you learn that the owner of the store
    believes otherwise, a letter from your attorney will set him
    straight.  Most lawyers charge about US$25 to write such a letter.) 

-Pete-

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