Re: Re: Scanning books into electronic format

In-Reply-To: <list-15067178[_at_]cni.org>
johnmcn[_at_]bellsouth.net wrote:

> Conversion from printed form to an electronic form is likely also a
> derivative work (not merely just a copy or reproduction) and the right
> to create derivative works is also an exclusive right of the copyright
> owner.

Wouldn't Corel -v- Bridgeman have something to say about that?

"Joseph Pietro Riolo" <josephpietrojeungriolo[_at_]gmail.com> wrote:

> > Based on your description, it seems obvious that it is a copyright
> > infringement. Not all copies are necessarily an act of infringement
> > but I don't see how what you are doing can fall under any
> > non-infringing uses.

Were one writing merely to cast copyright in the worst possible light, rather than offering good-faith advice, one might write something very much like that.

Here in the UK:

1. Such a use is arguably - very well arguably - fair dealing for the purposes of private study and research.
2. Quantum:

Hizonner: "And how much are you claiming in damages?"

Plaintiff: "£0.00"

Hizonner: "Very funny. Now go." Received on Fri Sep 08 2006 - 00:35:01 GMT