Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

free distribution of copied CDs

Is it legal to create a CD from CDs that I own, for free distribution to friends and clients?


Asked on 3/08/05, 9:11 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Danny Bronski VeriTrademark

Re: free distribution of copied CDs

Is it legal to drive 60 MPH in a 55 MPH zone?

The only thing I have to add is a great book on the absurdity of our copyright policy is "Free Culture" by Lawrence Lessig.

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Answered on 3/08/05, 1:20 pm
John Friedman Law Office of John K. Friedman

Re: free distribution of copied CDs

Not unless you have the rights to do so assuming the original works are copyrighted -- which is a very good assumption to make.

What you propose is copyright infringement -- theft.

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Answered on 3/08/05, 9:28 am


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