Re: Classified Ads

From: Bruce E. Hayden <bhayden[_at_]ieee.org>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:44:36 -0700


ComClassAd[_at_]aol.com wrote:
>
> 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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Received on Wed Oct 25 2000 - 18:22:01 GMT

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