Legal Question in Technology Law in Virginia
Screen shots of applications
I recently started developing a web site that offers services that resemble pcshowandtell.com. My question is this; if we develop screen shots of applications (Microsoft Office 2000 etc.) are we required to pay any fees to Microsoft? I�ve read all the legal notices provided by pcshowandtell but there are no indication of copyright laws or fees being paid to any software vendor.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Screen shots of applications
Should be fine, and I doubt that M$ really wants to get adverse publicity from threatening you in this situation.
Best wishes,
LDWG
Re: Screen shots of applications
In most cases a few minor screen shots would be "fair use" under the copyright laws. However, if you use more than a few, you may tread close to the line of commercial use.
If you have any doubt, secure an opinion from a copyright attorney before taking your site live.
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