Is it legal to record lectures of professors during class? If so, is it legal to sell those recordings? Why/why not?
2006-12-18 14:53:59 · 10 answers · asked by Robbie 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Is it legal to record lectures of professors during class? If so, is it legal to sell those recordings? Why/why not?
Would I have copyright under "(2) the production or engineering of the sound recording." from the followign site: http://www.copyright.gov/register/sr-definition.html
http://www.copyright.gov/register/sound.html
2006-12-18 15:07:12 · update #1
it is legal to record but I'm not sure about the whole selling it for profit thing because it seems unethical
2006-12-18 14:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by Kyle R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The spoken word is a performance, and as such is protected under copyright. The professor owns that copyright. If he gives you permission to record, then you can record. However, he would also need to give you express permission to duplicate and sell those recordings. That's a mechanical license. Although many will let you record their lectures for your own personal information, I doubt any will let you copy and redistribute without at least receiving a license fee.
If you do so without permission, you will likely be sued.
2006-12-18 15:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing illegal about recording a professor's lecture for personal use (selling said recordings for profit enters a different, more complex realm of law. Generally, I wouldn't suggest doing it.) However, a professor is allowed to set the rules for the classroom, which includes prohibiting things like recording devices, food and beverages, barnyard animals, etc.
2006-12-18 15:03:07 · answer #3 · answered by Dave of the Hill People 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think in California you have to let the others (students) know that you want to record the lecture, and also your Professor needs to be aware of it.
2006-12-18 15:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally yes; state laws may differ, and the professor may have their own rules. However, the recording cannot be sold. They own the rights to their words.
2006-12-18 15:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can record a lecture for reference purposes, but, cannot sell this without the agreement with everyone who has their voice recorded on it. You will be sued.
2006-12-18 15:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO to selling. The material is NOT yours & unless it was recorded with knowledge of the lecturer, then recording was also illegal.
2006-12-18 15:14:29 · answer #7 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is, but some professors don't allow it for some reason.
2006-12-18 14:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by SatanicYoda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about college ones, ask your professor!
2006-12-18 15:12:08 · answer #9 · answered by omnislash7377 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's legal.
You just cant use their words in a paper or something without citing them!
2006-12-18 15:01:23 · answer #10 · answered by T <3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋