On Tue, Nov. 5, 1996 Karen Coyle <kec[_at_]dla.ucop.edu> wrote:
> >
> > So once there is a compilation of a set of data, will others be able
> > independently compile their own database? Or will could they be held
> > liable if their compilation closely resembles another?
I am starting a business that takes chart data information from three different magazine periodicals and compiles it into one database. These magazines get their data from the sources that contact them. Two of magazines have almost identical info. The third overlaps in a subgroup but has additional info not covered in the other two. We intend to use these as sources along with providing additional data by contacting some of the original sources.
How close is "closely resembles"? Is there a percentage?
Do I need to be concerned if I am distributing a database that doesn't contain expression on a page?
What is MY best form of protection against being copied? Licensing?
John D. Kirkpatrick
<kirkpatrick[_at_]loop.com>
Received on Mon Nov 11 1996 - 23:53:32 GMT
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