Legal Question in Entertainment Law in New York

Website- copyrighted material

I'm building a website with free downloadable ORIGINAL content. Is there a way I can incorporate copyrighted material for promotional use? What if said material is uploaded from other users after agreeing to a terms of use statement?


Asked on 4/16/08, 10:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Steven Mark Steven Paul Mark, Attorney at Law

Re: Website- copyrighted material

If you mean a third party's material, the answer is not without consent, a fair use argument or some other favorable position that a lawyer might advise. I don't understand your question otherwise.

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Answered on 4/16/08, 10:56 am
Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: Website- copyrighted material

You would need the owner's permission to use copyrighted material, unless you qualify for some other exception under the law. You should speak with an attorney prior to using any material if you are not certain if it is legal for you to do so. Please feel free to contact my office if we may be of any assistance.

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Answered on 4/16/08, 11:33 am


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