The same issue also comes up a lot when dealing with data that can't be copyrighted. For example stock quotes, sports statistics, and maps are all statements o

The same issue also comes up a lot when dealing with data that can't be copyrighted. For example stock quotes, sports statistics, and maps are all statements of fact and therefore no one can copyright them. However you still have to end up either gathering the information yourself or licensing it from a data provider. Simply scraping it off someone else who has already done one of those two is a quick way to get into legal trouble.