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If I take direct quotes from newspapers and compile them into a book, do I need copyright permission?

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The newspapers will range from two hundred years ago to yesterday.I would like to publish this book. Are newspaper articles copyrighted?I don’t want to steal anything. I will give full descriptions of where I got info. My question is “Do I have to have their written permission to use their quotes or is showing my […]

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Do I need permission (copyright) to use books to teach small classes Can I just buy used copies online?

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My husband and I own a small business doing computer repairs, resumes, copy, fax, etc. and I am an ESL teacher so we want to offer some classes. I see many used textbooks online. Can I use them to teach or do I need to buy the books from the publisher. What […]

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I am doing a WEB page, any free sites, and do I need copyright laws if I need to put in other eople pictures?

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do I need copyright permission for my band to perform pop music and make audio clips to promote us?

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What do I need to buy so I can get past the copyright on DVDs?

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I have 2 sets or nero that are new, but ever time I want to burn a DVD it tells me that the movie is copyrighted. What exctaly do I need to buy and where?Of course I know it is a federal offenise!!!Plz only answer will REAL answers!!! I already have a key to […]

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do I need copyright permission to reprint something from a blog if the blog doesn’t say it is copyrighted?

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I am writing a book and have found some great information on various blogs. I don’t know if i need permission as with other web site to use the posted information, and the blogs I found have no web site user policy or other legal information to guide me.If anyone knows where I can find […]

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Do I need to copyright / protect my designs for my t-shirt company?

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I am starting a t-shirt company. I have designs available at a local store, but I am sending these designs as well as some unprinted ones to larger stores and web sites. Do I need to copyright the designs, make a non-disclosure agreement, or otherwise protect them from being stolen? If so, how would I […]

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Do I need to copyright my artwork before putting it on display?

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I am going to put picutres of some of my painting and poetry I wrote up on my webspace, do I need to copyright it, or do i already own the rights because I created it? Also what if I put on myspace where more people will have access to it?If so how do I […]

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Do I need copyright permission to use a photograph of a dvd cover for a movie review?

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I appreciate if experienced only answer this question. Copyright issues are not something we should take likely these days. Question: do I need copyright permission to use a dvd cover/ trailer for a movie review in a print publication.

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Copyrights???

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I’m building a new website and I would like to use various material such as songs and videos by other artists.But I don’t want to to get in trouble for using someone else’s stuff just because I overlooked everything necessary for giving credit where credit is due.I haven’t published my website yet so it’s not […]

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