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| elevatorguy:
Here is a book from 1963 - "Modern Physics" https://www.ebay.com/itm/283950164827 Correct me if I'm wrong, but if someone buys this, they could make a PDF out of it, since Copyright has expired, right? |
| bob91343:
That is a legal question that would be properly answered by an attorney, with comment from the author or publisher. |
| bdunham7:
Copyright expiration is not a simple subject and they persist much longer that patents. However, if that edition was actually published in 1963 and not 1964, and if the copyright was not renewed (which you would have to check) then you might be OK. Edit: So I checked for you and unfortunately, it looks like you'll need to wait another 40 years or so... https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=31&ti=1,31&Search%5FArg=Metcalfe%2C%20H%2E%20Clark&Search%5FCode=NALL&CNT=100&PID=g3Y9o_Amt746rC-ui1UEZ96F3kM54&SEQ=20210906203635&SID=6 |
| TimFox:
Rule of thumb in IP law: whenever the copyright on Mickey Mouse is set to expire, Congress will extend the term of copyright protection. |
| jonpaul:
Bonjour, we authors and inventors work VERY hard to create a new work. I have experience in this area since 1970s. 1/ US copyright law is clear and simple, you do not need a lawyer to understand, just do the search. 2/ Many old works are now allows in open source project. 3/ Best Physics book I know was my Univ 1965 Sears and Zemanski. Many old copies are discards by libraries, at rummage sales, epay etc. 4/ Scanning a text book is not easy and VERY hard tro get a high qual PDF without a special scanner or destruction of the binding. 5/ The author's estate OR the book published can initiate legal action against you. PLEASE DO NOT DO IT. BUY THE BOOK. Kind Regards, Jon |
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