supose there was a reading program that taught reading/phonics and has been around for 15 years. Supose I were to take some of the ideas but modify the worksheets so they had new stores/comprehension questions etc. The only thing that would remain the same is the format of the program.Would that violate copyright???
2006-08-06 18:06:51 · 2 answers · asked by rache001 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
That sounds pretty dicey to me; I strongly recommend you speak to an intellectual property attorney before you do anything. IP issues are complicated & should be handled by those that are versed in this type of law AND know all the details of your situation.
It sounds as if it would be obvious that you were blatantly using this program's work as "inspiration" -- copyright issues aside, how do you imagine your potential customers would view that? Would they be more likely to go to the original source or go to someone that's copying that original source? What would they think of a business that obviously lifted ideas from another?
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-08-07 03:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely.
2006-08-07 01:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋