I fear that it is more likely that TfL would be reaping the royalties - Beck presumably did the map as an offshoot of his work, in which case copyright, and any consequent riches, would go to his employers!
Richard Oliver
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Subject: FW: London Underground Tube Map transposes in Milky Way map
Yet another work 'based upon an original theme' (as we say in music).
Harry Beck would be reaping great intellectual property rights were he
alive today - one might opine (if one were witty) - a case of 'Beck to
the Future'.
Anonymous
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Subject: London Underground Tube Map transposes in Milky Way map
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:03:56 -0800 (PST)
From: MARZIO VENEMAN <[log in to unmask]>
To: Angie Cope <[log in to unmask]>
Dear subscribers Map Listserv, Buongiorno cari amici,
With reference to the above, I take pleasure informing you as follows:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/7034428/Harvard-scientist-creat
es-intergalatic-tube-map-of-Milky-Way.html
Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
A Harvard scientist has created a simplified, intergalactic map of the
Milky Way based on the London Underground tube map. I trust this
information is sufficient for your purposes, in case you require any
additional details, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours sincerely, Cordiali Saluti
Marzio Veneman
The Netherlands
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