Comments on: Caution: Cutting and Pasting Could Get You Sued http://blog.kw.com/2010/07/09/caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued The Official Blog for Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Julie Lane, VP of Legal and Compliance http://blog.kw.com/2010/07/09/caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued/#comment-823 Julie Lane, VP of Legal and Compliance Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:38:38 +0000 http://blog.kw.com/?p=1095#comment-823 Thanks for your comments! I agree with @kwmt that using the “share this” feature is a great way to share information.

@Chico Jim: The Digital Millenium Copyright Act has a “safe harbor” provision for online service providers against copyright liability–if they adhere to certain guidelines and promptly remove illegal content if they receive a notification claiming infringement by the copyright owner. But note that most individuals won’t qualify as online service providers. You may draw a copyright infringement complaint by using any portion of an article, however, you are generally safe by providing a link to the article and then starting your commentary.

Regarding “parody” – it can be protected under the fair use doctrine which permits some copying under certain circumstances. “Fair use” is not clearly defined and is judged by a four factor test-see this link with good information: http://depts.washington.edu/uwcopy/Copyright_Law/Fair_Use/Four.php . If you have any questions about your specific circumstances though, it is best you consult with a local attorney who is familiar with copyright law.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Julie

]]> By: AskMaxLee http://blog.kw.com/2010/07/09/caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued/#comment-822 AskMaxLee Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:10:36 +0000 http://blog.kw.com/?p=1095#comment-822 That’s why whatever I publish anything online, I use a software to check for plagiarism.

- Max

http://WashingtonsBestRealEstate.com/

]]> By: Chico Jim http://blog.kw.com/2010/07/09/caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued/#comment-821 Chico Jim Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:02:25 +0000 http://blog.kw.com/?p=1095#comment-821 How much can you “use” of an article before you link directly to the article’s homepage? The headline? The headline and first paragraph? What is “Safe Harbor” and what is “News”? How much of an article can you use before having your “commentary” on the article?

Lastly, what if all my posts are with a “bit” of sarcasm for humor? Isn’t parody protected??

Of course, I can’t afford to be wrong!

]]> By: mjacobs5 http://blog.kw.com/2010/07/09/caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued/#comment-820 mjacobs5 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:15:09 +0000 http://blog.kw.com/?p=1095#comment-820 Great Post….

http://www.markjacobsrealtor.com

]]> By: kwmt http://blog.kw.com/2010/07/09/caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued/#comment-819 kwmt Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:13:33 +0000 http://blog.kw.com/?p=1095#comment-819 The rules here are so confusing, I figure if an article has a “share on facebook” button or some such, then I am safe doing so. Thanks for the reminder.

Keller Williams MT Realty
http://kwmontana.com

]]> By: movingcareers http://blog.kw.com/2010/07/09/caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued/#comment-818 movingcareers Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:10:05 +0000 http://blog.kw.com/?p=1095#comment-818 Great Article…Thanks!

http://moving-careers.com/kellerwilliamscareerblog/

]]> By: Tweets that mention Caution: Cutting and Pasting Could Get You Sued at -- Topsy.com http://blog.kw.com/2010/07/09/caution-cutting-and-pasting-could-get-you-sued/#comment-817 Tweets that mention Caution: Cutting and Pasting Could Get You Sued at -- Topsy.com Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:56:08 +0000 http://blog.kw.com/?p=1095#comment-817 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by KW Careers. KW Careers said: RT @BestAgentBlogs: RT @kwri Caution: Cutting and Pasting Could Get You Sued http://bit.ly/99QiZ6 #kw [...]

]]>