Re: The Seven Types Of Pirate

On Oct 18, 2010, at 9:41 PM, Lee Passey wrote:

> I'm not convinced that making a copy of a book you own, either via
> photocopy or scanning, is fair use. I'm not aware of any court decision
> which has considered this question. This is not surprising, when you
> consider that most small-scale copyright infringement is not criminal in
> nature, but is civil. Thus, if you photocopied a novel, for example, the
> author could sue you for the infringement, but would be required to prove
> that s/he has been damaged by the infringement. Because there is no
> damage, you will certainly not be sued, but this does not mean you haven't
> infringed. You have committed a sin as egregious as driving 5 mph over the
> speed limit.

Actually, that's not true. Copyright law expressly allows an individual to make a copy of something they own for their own use.

I'll give you an example. You can translate a book, even if it's not in the public domain, as long as it's for personal use and is not shared or sold. You could make an audiobook as well. This is a standard, well recognized principle of copyright. However, once you share it or make financial gain, then you're in violation.


Kirk

*Author of Take Control of iTunes 10: The FAQ*
http://www.mcelhearn.com/itunes
Twitter: @mcelhearn








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