Legal Question in Technology Law in Ohio

cd copying and distribution

I am a high school Bible teacher and we are discussing morals/ethics. The question is.. Is it legal to purchase a music cd then copy it and give it to a friend?


Asked on 10/15/07, 9:46 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: cd copying and distribution

No - it's neither legal nor moral. It is copyright infringement, and it is stealing.

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Answered on 10/15/07, 11:09 am
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: cd copying and distribution

Only if you also either destroy the copy or give it to the same person. The holder of the copyright and anyone he/she/it designates are the only ones allowed to make copies. After all, that is what "copyright" means.

The copyright holder is entitled to be paid for your friend's copy of the CD. Making an extra copy on your own and giving it away would wrongfully deny that payment to the holder of the copyright.

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Answered on 10/15/07, 1:08 pm
Charles Williamson Charles J. Williamson, Attorney At Law

Re: cd copying and distribution

Technically, no, its not legal.

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Answered on 10/15/07, 2:26 pm


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