Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Maryland

I would like to purchase a book and put it online for people to view for money. They would not be able to print the pages, but they would pay a fee to view. Is this illegal, or is it just illegal if I redistribute (i.e. printed copies)? Thanks in advance.


Asked on 10/18/09, 4:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

What is your definition of "copy?" A physical piece of paper, or a transient electronic document which one can pull up on the computer screen? The Supremes use the latter definition. It's copyright infringement.

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Answered on 10/24/09, 3:06 pm


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