Copyright question

fitrich · 11-19-2009, 09:47 AM

Hi I am new here. Not sure where to ask this question. If I was to write an ebook is it necessary to get a legal copyright. Or can I just put a copyright symbol on my work.

thanks

josspam · 11-19-2009, 09:50 AM

My opinion on this matter it's quiet diverse...

For what I know, not everybody respects unique content... and in the end they end up copying your stuff, so you could do a copyright but... how sure would you be about not beeing copied... on the other hand, if you just use a symbol and someone finds out you don't have copyright they'll use it even worse :S

I don't know what other people would think about this,

Jocy

travlinguy · 11-19-2009, 09:54 AM

Actually, this is not the place for this question. Copright and copywriting are two entirely different things. Even so, take a look at this article, it will give you the lowdown:

The Skinny on Copyrighting Your Work

Kay King · 11-19-2009, 10:06 AM

People are making this hard. When you publish work online it is copyrighted automatically when it is published on the internet.

There are also legal channels you can go through to file copyright but to my knowledge most ebook sellers don't bother with that except for major releases perhaps.

kay

josspam · 11-19-2009, 10:07 AM

Yes but, the problem with online copyright is that... either way people will always find a way to copy you

That's what I don't like

Jocy

BrianMcLeod · 11-19-2009, 11:20 AM

There's no such thing as "online copyright"...

You already own copyrights to your material the moment you create it.

If you register the work(s) with the Copyright Office, you'll be able to seek additional statutory and compensatory damages if you sue someone for infringement.

The overwhelming majority of the folks who ask about this (as in 9/10+) have neither the resources nor a compelling reason for pursuing an infringement action in the courts.

I am not a lawyer... and you don't need to be either to understand everything involved.

This is the copyWRITING forum.

Here is the Copyright Office's website from the Library of Congress:

U.S. Copyright Office

Best,

Brian

scarpet1 · 11-19-2009, 01:22 PM

I understand this is the copy Writing. But thanks for the links to the answers.

Sammy

writerhere · 11-21-2009, 08:10 AM

for an ebook, i dont think that you require a separate copyright. but make sure that there is no copying from outer resources and if at all you have to use photos use stock and royalty free ones. as for the matters, you can do citations and reference for instances where you had used them..

JSnow · 11-21-2009, 01:44 PM

It is quite simple. You create the material and publish it, it's protected, not completely as if it was registered but it's protected. That being said... From their on in it is totally up to you to enforce your rights.

11-19-2009, 09:47 AM	#1
fitrich Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Copyright question Hi I am new here. Not sure where to ask this question. If I was to write an ebook is it necessary to get a legal copyright. Or can I just put a copyright symbol on my work. thanks

11-19-2009, 09:50 AM	#2
josspam On the Run War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Peru Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Copyright question My opinion on this matter it's quiet diverse... For what I know, not everybody respects unique content... and in the end they end up copying your stuff, so you could do a copyright but... how sure would you be about not beeing copied... on the other hand, if you just use a symbol and someone finds out you don't have copyright they'll use it even worse :S I don't know what other people would think about this, Jocy

11-19-2009, 09:54 AM	#3
travlinguy Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Hemisphere, for now. Posts: 2,441 Thanks: 979 Thanked 1,233 Times in 737 Posts Contact Info	Re: Copyright question Actually, this is not the place for this question. Copright and copywriting are two entirely different things. Even so, take a look at this article, it will give you the lowdown: The Skinny on Copyrighting Your Work
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11-19-2009, 10:06 AM	#4
Kay King Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gulf Coast, USA. Posts: 15,142 Thanks: 3,704 Thanked 4,136 Times in 2,255 Posts	Re: Copyright question People are making this hard. When you publish work online it is copyrighted automatically when it is published on the internet. There are also legal channels you can go through to file copyright but to my knowledge most ebook sellers don't bother with that except for major releases perhaps. kay

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josspam On the Run War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Peru Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Copyright question Yes but, the problem with online copyright is that... either way people will always find a way to copy you That's what I don't like Jocy

11-19-2009, 11:20 AM	#6
BrianMcLeod Fingers of Fury War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Florida, USA. Posts: 2,111 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 1,289 Thanked 1,486 Times in 637 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Copyright question There's no such thing as "online copyright"... You already own copyrights to your material the moment you create it. If you register the work(s) with the Copyright Office, you'll be able to seek additional statutory and compensatory damages if you sue someone for infringement. The overwhelming majority of the folks who ask about this (as in 9/10+) have neither the resources nor a compelling reason for pursuing an infringement action in the courts. I am not a lawyer... and you don't need to be either to understand everything involved. This is the copyWRITING forum. Here is the Copyright Office's website from the Library of Congress: U.S. Copyright Office Best, Brian
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scarpet1 Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Copyright question I understand this is the copy Writing. But thanks for the links to the answers. Sammy
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writerhere Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 30 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Copyright question for an ebook, i dont think that you require a separate copyright. but make sure that there is no copying from outer resources and if at all you have to use photos use stock and royalty free ones. as for the matters, you can do citations and reference for instances where you had used them..
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11-21-2009, 01:44 PM	#9
JSnow Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Copyright question It is quite simple. You create the material and publish it, it's protected, not completely as if it was registered but it's protected. That being said... From their on in it is totally up to you to enforce your rights.