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Also all the sites that post scans of old books or magazines but claim various usage restrictions or/and copyrights on the scans. That effectively keeps public
by d3VwsX 2y ago
Also all the sites that post scans of old books or magazines but claim various usage restrictions or/and copyrights on the scans.
That effectively keeps public domain works copyrighted, for most purposes, for most of us. Most libraries for instance have some EULA that says you can only use scans you order from them for non-commercial purposes, even if they scan from a public domain book. I do not know if that can be enforced in general, but it would not be fun to have to find out in court.
- RobotToaster 2y agoAs far as copyright is concerned, "slavish reproductions" do not pass the threshold of originality https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threshold_of_originality#Reproductions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threshold_of_originality#Repro...
- DoctorOetker 2y agoare there any precedents in this regard? > I do not know if that can be enforced in general, but it would not be fun to have to find out in court. does the above sentence refer to using EULA-restricted public domain works and asking volunteers to carry the risk of being sued? or does it refer to somehow challenging the enforceability in court? can it be illegal to merely insinuate EULA's as described above? which laws prohibit intimidation regarding copyright that is not held? can John Doe intimidate people with EULA's on public domain works?
- Suppafly 2y ago>Also all the sites that post scans of old books or magazines but claim various usage restrictions or/and copyrights on the scans. They can try and claim whatever they want, but they have no real power once it's in the public domain.