Re: Solutions manual to a science textbook

Subject: Re: Re: Solutions manual to a science textbook

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: : Hello, : : I would appreciate any help with the following. Would it be against copyright law to print and sell one's own solutions to problems appearing in a math or science textbook? : : I know that concepts, plans, methods, systems, devices, theories, formulas and discoveries -- as distinguished from the particular manner in which they are expressed or described in a writing -- are not protected by copyright law. But couldn't one argue that a solutions manual to a science or math textbook is a derivative work, in which case the textbook author or publisher reserves the right to publish (now or in the future) such a solutions manual? (Section 103 of Title 17.) : : Thank you very much for any help. : : Cordially, : : Paul : Dear Paul, : Without taking any professional responsibility for this answer, the basic answer seem, it ok. A cautious revies of what is to be done seems recommended. : 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® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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