ComClassAd[_at_]aol.com wrote:
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> What are the opinions on copying ads listed on a website (text only), could
> not locate a copyright indicator on site, and displaying them on my new ad
> site.....free of charge...?
> Must I obtain any type of permission beforehand?
Why do you think that a copyright indicator is required for copyright? The reality is that under US law, copyright notice has not been required since at least 1989 (though it still retains some benefits for US citizens).
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The preceding was not a legal opinion, and is not my employer's.
Original portions Copyright 2000 Bruce E. Hayden,all rights reserved
My work may be copied in whole or part, with proper attribution,
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Bruce E. Hayden bhayden[_at_]acm.org
Phoenix, Arizona bhayden[_at_]ieee.org
bhayden[_at_]copatlaw.com
Received on Wed Oct 25 2000 - 18:22:01 GMT
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