Typophile - Derived Work - Comments

In some countries, it might

Thomas Phinney — Mon, 5 May 2008 06:28:26 -0700

In some countries, it might depend on *exactly* what you mean by “based on.” For example, starting with the outlines of a digital Bembo and modifying them, vs drawing them from scratch.

You could also simply contact Monotype and ask if they mind.

Regards,

Try Beenbo!* * Compare to

aluminum — Thu, 1 May 2008 09:26:14 -0700

Try Beenbo!*

* Compare to other leading brands such as Bembo

Derived Work

Lars Oppermann — Thu, 1 May 2008 08:35:33 -0700

If I wanted to design a set of ornamental capitals based on an existing typeface. Would I be allowed to distribute (sell) that as a typeface?
I once read that the name of a typeface may be even more protected then the actual letter forms. Assuming it would be allowed to distribute the work, would it also be allowed to advertise it as “A set of ornamental capitals for Bembo®”?