Re: Copyright.

Subject: Re: Re: Copyright.

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: Contrary to what the lazy pundits may say, if the letters are rare and have not been previously published, you may be able to obtain a copyright for a newly created book, manuscript or other technology transfer (e.g. scans) which amount a COMPILATION of the letters. : Copyright is a form of protection provided to authors of "original works of authorship", including literary, artistic, dramatic, musical, graphic arts and other creations. : Together, the choice of selecting certain letters or materials and organizing them in some special fashion, can also be protected under copyright. : WHile the individual letters themselves could, due to their age, already be in the public domain the COMPLILATION AND CATALOGUING OF LETTERS MAY ITSELF CONSTITUTE A "DERIVATIVE WORK" entitled to protection AND any NEW MATERIAL you may add to the letters, (e.g., a COMPILATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS, GENEOLOGY TABLES, or HISTORICAL REFERENCE) can also be used to enhance any copyright protection for such letters. : For more information about copyrights and copyright protection, visit our site: www.copyrightpros.com

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