User`s manual

A N o t e o n I n t e l l e c t u al P r o p er ty
Digital fonts are complex computer programs created with a good deal of
hard work by individuals and companies. They are valuable intellectual
property and are protected by trademark, copyright, and patent laws. The
details and extent of this protection varies in different countries, but the
basics are as follows:
Trademark: A font name (and only the name) may be trademarked. Only
the trademark owner or licensees may use the name to describe a font.
Copyright: Computer programs are copyrighted. In the U.S.A. this
happens automatically as soon as the program is written. Further rights
may be secured by registering the copyright.
Patent: Some fonts, if they are distinctive and unusual enough, may be
granted a design patent. Only the patent holder or licensees may use this
font design.
If you purchase a font and then modify it for your own use you are
probably within the bounds of “fair use” and the font licensing agreement.
However, if you modify a purchased font and then sell or distribute it you
may be in violation of copyright, patent or licensing laws. Please read your
font license agreement carefully or contact the licensor to determine your
rights and obligations.