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Subject:Re: FWD: Copyright Issue From:Mark Jordan <mjordan -at- TSSC -dot- CO -dot- NZ> Date:Thu, 24 Jul 1997 14:20:46 +1200
>Our company purchased a number of books (some are hardcopy...some are on
>disc) that compile law abstracts year by year. The law department wants me
>to build a database in Folio using the information in these books verbatim.
> When I asked about copyright clearance had been obtained, I was told "don't
>worry about it...we paid for the books."
>
In this case the question about copyright clearance has been asked, and the
answer given. Doesn't responsibility then rest with the organisation (a Law
firm!) who owns the answer (and also the product).
Surely it is acceptable to make sure the question and answer are in writing,
and accept that answer.
Cheers
Mark
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