Re: Enlargements for visually impaired.

Subject: Re: Re: Enlargements for visually impaired.

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: : Could someone tell me if it is legal to enlarge printed material or sheet music (with a photo-copy machine) for the visually impaired. We have two choir members (in our church choir) who are unable to see standard size scores. : Dear Ms. Fee, : There are certain "fair use" provisions in the copyright law. I don't want to have to spend the time to reearch the specifics to see whether what you intend to do comes under those provision. : You have asked if it is illegal. If it is illegal, what you describe would not be a crime. It might not be a "fair use" under the law. : There are some exceptions in the law for religous organizations. : The publisher might grant permission if asked, particuarly under these circumstance. : Photocopying has been a problem for the publishing industry. I is done everyday and there is very little litigation. : I believe a very large law firm was sued for copyright infringement, in great quantity. I don't think there is much law on the problem, it is so hard to enforce. : 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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