Copyright Infringment. What would you do?

[sirrahbed]

I don't understand internet copyright law and don't care to learn. I just assume that anything I put on is public domain. How could anyone copyright a folk remedy? Or recipes? I am quite sure these things go way back to *before* folks even wrote things down on paper. This is another reason I miss the "good ole days"

[Randi]

Here's some good info on copyright: http://www.whatiscopyright.org/

[jennielynn1970]

I guess as a Librarian, I should at least put some info on this thread...


Copyright is a big deal, just ask Mr. Disney... they're some of the biggest enforcers of copyright.

Here are some other sights that deal with copyright:
http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html

http://www.whatiscopyright.org/

Also, if you're thinking of making a million copies of someone's book or pamphlet, make sure you know your restrictions on giving it out:
http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyrigh...er9/index.html

http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyrigh...pter9/9-a.html


Better to be well informed than ignorant, and in the end, fined by the person/corporation who owns the copyright. Ignorance is not always bliss, and you will get fined for things like copyright violation.