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The warning 'nothing from this publication may be made public or reproduced without permission' is not an empty formality: it refers to copyright. The creator has the exclusive right to make his work public and to reproduce it. If you do so without permission, you commit infringement and risk, among other things, damages.
The two core rights of the creator
Copyright grants the creator two important exclusive rights: the right to make public and the right to reproduce. Only the creator (or to whom he grants permission) may make the work public or copy it. In doing so, he retains control over how his work is used and distributed.
What is making public?
Making public means making the work available to the public: publishing, placing it on a website, broadcasting, exhibiting, or otherwise making it accessible to others. As soon as you publish someone else's text, photo, or design without permission, you are, in principle, infringing this right.
What is multiplication?
Reproduction is the making of copies or modifications of the work: copying, printing, downloading, reprinting, but also the appropriation or adaptation of parts thereof. Incorporating a part of someone else's work into your own material can also constitute reproduction.
The consequences of infringement
If you use a protected work without permission, the rights holder may take action: they may demand removal and an injunction, and claim damages or surrender of profits. Therefore, ask for permission or a license in advance, or use your own or royalty-free material. And if you wish to protect your own work, such a reservation makes your rights known.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I allowed to publish someone else's text or photo?
Not without permission. Publication and reproduction are reserved for the creator; without permission, you are infringing.
Does this also apply to a part of a work?
Yes, copying or modifying a part can also constitute reproduction and therefore infringement.
What are the risks of an infringement?
An injunction, removal, and damages or surrender of profits. Ask for permission in advance or use your own or royalty-free material.
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Our legal experts advise on copyright and take action against infringement. View our copyrightor IP lawteam, or schedule a free consultation.
