Re: [ARSCLIST] Scanning LP covers

[Joel Ackerman <jrsackerman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, yes.
----- Original Message -----
From: Don Cox <doncox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:58 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Scanning LP covers


> On 19/08/03, Joel Ackerman wrote:
> > I am an attorney; copyrights is one of my fields. I won't comment on
> > specifics such as Joel's project because (a) I don't want to give
> > legal advice and (b) in any case I don't know what his project is.
> >
> > Since around 1976, all original materials including artwork and liner
> > notes is automatically copyrighted on creation. Prior to 1976
> > materials generally (but not always) had to have a copyright notice
> > attached in order to be considered copyrighted. Many album covers and
> > liner notes had such notices.
> >
> > Nevertheless, there are certain provisions of the copyright laws that
> > allow copying without being liable for royalties. These are called
> > "fair use" provisions and their scope can be complicated. See an
> > attorney.
>
> I might just comment that when you talk about "the" copyright laws, you
> are probably talking about the laws in the USA. Other laws apply in
> other countries.
>
> Regards
> --
> Don Cox
> doncox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>