Re: Sermons & Inspirational Speaking

Subject: Re: 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. : Dear Darnelle Hillman, : Without research, you may be stirring a bee hive. I think the speaker owns thre rights. There are questions of fair use but my gut say that doesn't change things. : 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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