Thanks for educating us all and keeping us honest, Richard.
I hereby nominate you as legal beagle for the list -- pro bono, of course!
If it weren't for the fact that Chrysler, in particular, has been making
life rough on aftermarket sources of restoration parts with Mopar
markings on them, I wouldn't be so concerned. One of the clubs I
belong to, and a couple of the magazines out there, bowed to
Chrysler and even changed their names to keep 'em happy. Does
anyone know whether Chrysler has eased up on this front lately?
I know, it doesn't make sense, but they have indeed spent lots of money
chasing people that could better have been spent in promotional opportunities.
- Dan
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| From: Richard Main <main2@xxxxxxxx>
| To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
| Subject: Re: [FWDLK] parts book - copying
| Date: Friday, June 12, 1998 12:19 PM
|
| The 55-56 Parts Book I have claims no copyright at all and has no notice of
| any copyright or reservation of rights. Under the Copyright Act as it
| existed in 1955, does that mean Chrysler forfeited rights? Also, what
| would Chryslers legal damages be if someone where to copy a book they no
| longer sell and have zero interest in republishing? Would a Court be
| motivated to enter judgment and impose damages on a copier that made a
| couple dozen copies for zero profit? Would Chrysler be motivated to bring
| an action in Federal Court that would cost them a minimum retainer of $250K?
|
| Richard Main
| Attorney-at-Law
| (Intellectual Property)
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