Re: FLASH: x-mas song copyright INFO

[John Croteau]

Hi Brian,


> > It's up to you how much you think you have to change a song in order

> > to get a (potential) jury to decide if you altered it enough to make

> > it "your own". Plus John's right; a copyright owner isn't likely to

> > sue you if there is no money to be had.

> I have a buddy down in Key West who has/had a big MIDI file website.

> He was recently busted by Stephen Kern of Trycho Tunes for copyright

> infringement, to the tune of six million dollars.

> My friend doesn't have six million dollars, and a simple background check by

> the authorities would bear this out.

> So, I don't buy the story that they will only go after you if you have

> money.

> Maybe in some cases, but not as a rule.

What I said was it is up to the copyright owner alone to decide when and

if there is an infraction. They probably waited until the amout

accumulated to 6 million to sue on purpose and even though your friend

doesn't have 6 million he is likely to lose his web site and be out of

businees. If they collect money fine if not they have made their point

and publicity that may prevent others from infringing. (A 100 thousand

dollar case is unlikely to make headlines anywhere.)


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