Re: Re: Re: COPYWRIGHT LAWS

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: COPYWRIGHT LAWS

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: : Dear Sirs: : : We are writing training manuals have used info and pictures from other books along with our own information. We are wondering what the laws are on copywriting books like this. : : Thanks, : : David and Marilyn Schofield : : 10 Patterson Ridge Rd : : Knox, ME 04986 : : 207-568-3547 : : Fax:207-568-3512 : Dear David and Marilyn, : Although I keep a second office in Lewiston, most of my work comes out of New York. I have good feelings about Maine. : From what you say you are on a cutting edge and should be careful. There might be copyright infringement. : Innocent infringement is not excused, though the punitive aspect of the copyright law is often limited legitimately as a court may do. For instance there may be no charge for the winning party's attorneys fees and statutory damages may be limited. There may be bigger problems with willful infringement or actual damages. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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