Re: Newsletter Questions

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: : I'm beginning to write a newsletter and have several questions regarding copyright. : : #1 - Is a newsletter considered a compilation if the articles, etc are not all written by the same author? : : #2 - If I ask someone to write an article for the newsletter, is it considered commissioned? Does it matter if it is a researched subject or an editorial? : : #3 - If I understand correctly, titles cannot be copyrighted. Is that correct? I wish to use a title similar to another publication, although I didn't realize theirs existed until today. : : #4 - Are there any other things I ought to know regarding copyright law for this type of publication. : : Thank you! : : A. Hayek, : Dear A. Hayek, : The answer is a treatise. It can all be done but, carefully. Certainly good written agreements will save lots to worry. : Titles are generally not Registerable nor are they trademarks but there is the the law of unfair competition with titles and, "The Little Train That Could", has been converted into a trademark. : It stuff like this that keeps lawyers in business. : 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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