The designs of architectural plans, technical drawings and the building itself are protected under U.S. copyright law.
Copyrights
Copyright Overview
Print PageFirm attorneys advise clients on issues regarding copyrightable subject matter and copyright protection for original works of authorship.
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In most cases, the individual or the company that creates an architectural work owns the copyright in the work. Modifying architectural drawings created by someone else could be a violation of U.S. copyright law.