Re: Hypothetical Question

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: : This is a message board. Someone takes every message from this board and writes a book based on the discussions in this forum, at times he uses direct quotes from things we posted here. : : He copyrights the work as his, gets it published, etc. etc. : : He makes $800 million dollars as his book becomes a bestseller for 37 consecutive months. : : He has posted something that I actually wrote. I recognize it and trace it to the web forum. : : Can I sue the writer and be reimbursed for my contribution to the book? : Dear tones, : Without taking professional responsibility nor reasearhing the question, I seriously doubt it. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 3008 Johnson Ave., New York, NY 10463 : 7185430266, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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