Sermons & Inspirational Speaking

Subject: Re: Sermons & Inspirational Speaking

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: After much research through the US Copyright web site, : I still have some questions as to who, if anyone, holds : the copyright on a sermon or inspirational speech. : It is logical to think that the speaker would have the : copyright; however, most churches record the sermon and : resell copies of cassettes without affixing a copyright : notice. The speaker may not even know he was recorded. : Would the sermon or speech be covered as a sound recording : with the speaker retaining copyright, sound recording : with the church or organization retaining copyright, or : as a work commissioned by an employer (since the church : or organization requested and most likely paid the speaker)? : If the recording is subsequently transcribed, does the : speaker have the copyright to the written material? : Also, what if the recordings are old enough that any : copyright would have since expired? Is it then public : domain? : Any thoughts or input is appreciated.

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