Re: Copyright Question
- From: "Judith Bron" <jbron@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 08:47:19 -0400
Copyrights are the property of the holder of the intellectual property until
it has lapsed. I don't know what that time period is but I know that US
copyrights are taken seriously, just like any other property law, and
infringing on those laws is a federal offense. Check out how much time a
copyright is valid for, I know its more than 20 years. After the original
copyright runs out I'm sure it is picked up by the estate of the deceased
artist or another company that has some relationship to the artist. hth,
Judith
----- Original Message -----
From: "marvin hunkin" <marvkin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 11:28 PM
Subject: Copyright Question
> Hi.
> now just wondering with the relaxation of laws, that will make it legal
for
> us to in our own private homes, able to tape tv shows, from video, and
dvd,
> and able to convert music in any format, to listen to.
> now, was developing a 80s music site, and had burned my own copies of 80s
> tracks, from cda to mp3 format.
> now, did e-mail the record companies, in australia, and have them on the
> hard disk.
> now, was wondering, if i did put them on a server, even though the tracks
> are 17 to 26 years old, why would i have to pay royalties to the copyright
> holders,
> or the record companies.
> would like to allow people to download my tracks, but got the third degree
> from the four main record companies in australia, that it would be
illegal.
> now being an honest guy and a christian, would not do that.
> so here are some questions:
>
> 1. what would happen, if i did pay copyright or royalties, then would i
be
> able to say make my site into a business, and charge for downloads?
> 2. how would i do that, in a legal way, to cover my self?
> 3. now, if other people, say in australia, or overseas, know it is
illegal,
> but put up their music collections from the 70s and 80s, which there are
> heaps
> of sites, and music downloads, what would be the rammifcations, of that
> illegally?
> would i be prosecuted?
> just food for thought.
> would really love to do this, but still illegal.
> if any lawyers on this list, or know of any, could they give their 2 cents
> worth on this issue.
> would really love to do this, but cannot do this, until they either change
> the law, or make it possible, for us individuals to do this legally.
> cheers Marvin.
>
>
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