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dcbl
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Posted: Sat Mar 21st, 2009 06:41 pm |
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does anyone know whether or not it is legal to publicize (in print or on a website) dates of certain events?
For example - sporting events, symphony shows, local festivals, etc...
if the information is in the public domain, or is common knowledge & available to look up through multiple sources; can it be publicized by anyone (assuming that no logos or copyrighted materials are used)?
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jsh_1120
Member
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Posted: Fri Mar 27th, 2009 01:47 pm |
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dcbl wrote: does anyone know whether or not it is legal to publicize (in print or on a website) dates of certain events?
For example - sporting events, symphony shows, local festivals, etc...
if the information is in the public domain, or is common knowledge & available to look up through multiple sources; can it be publicized by anyone (assuming that no logos or copyrighted materials are used)?
I'm no expert on "fair use" but as you've presented the case, I cannot imagine that such activities would be problematic from a legal standpoint.
Typically, "fair use" issues arise in the context of reproducing copyrighted material. If it is, as you state, in the "public domain," that is by definition not "copyrighted."
Perhaps a more concrete example would lead to a different conclusion but as you've presented the case, I doubt seriously you would be liable.
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dcbl
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Posted: Fri Mar 27th, 2009 02:44 pm |
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here is my attempt to give a concrete example without violating p.com's ss spam rules"
an advertising company is going to print & distribute calendars
those calendars are going to list activities of interest such as dates, venues & times of local events like:
sporting events
symphony concerts
ballet shows
children's theater
etc...
i do plan to hire a lawyer, but i'm also doing some of my own research
I agree with your assessment & appreciate the feedback
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wilmywood8455
Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 28th, 2009 04:02 am |
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From what you have listed here, it looks to me like the calendar would be free advertising for the events that would appear on it.
I cannot imagine the event organizers would object, unless the calendar were of/from an organization that promoted or practiced objectionzable behavior or the calendar contained images that depicted objectionable material.
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dcbl
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Posted: Sat Mar 28th, 2009 10:21 am |
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wilmywood8455 wrote: From what you have listed here, it looks to me like the calendar would be free advertising for the events that would appear on it.
I cannot imagine the event organizers would object, unless the calendar were of/from an organization that promoted or practiced objectionzable behavior or the calendar contained images that depicted objectionable material.
dcbl always promotes objectional behavior... ![[rock]](/forums/themes/default/music-smiley-010.gif)
we've spoken to a few lawyers & have gotten the same answer!
thx wilmy
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