Intellectual property law is extremely complex, but even so, the language could
not possibly address every contingency; this is why the courts are bursting with
intellectual property infringement suits. Some areas of copyright law are cut-and-dried—selling
bootlegged copies of a popular record for your own personal gain, for instance,
is inarguably copyright infringement—but there are grey areas into which it is easy
to fall if you are not careful where you step.
In addition to the complexities of copyright law, there are numerous other legal
considerations when it comes to third parties. With Your Copyright Questions—Answered,
we dig deeper and answer questions such as:
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Can I print song lyrics in my book?
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If a newspaper printed a review of my book, can I quote from it for my promotional
materials?
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If I take a picture of a crowd, do I need their permission to use it in an advertisement?
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What if I find a photograph, but I can’t locate the owner to ask for permission
to use it?
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Can I write a book about a famous person without their permission?
This 40-page eBook goes into detail on what is and is not public domain, in what
situations you can mention other people in your work, what constitutes fair use
and what does not, and how concepts such as “right to publicity” and “appropriation
of likeness” fit into the picture.
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