tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12505562.post8464347019167145964..comments2024-03-15T11:42:21.265-04:00Comments on The Patry Copyright Blog: Books on Tape and First SaleWilliam Patryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987498082479617363noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12505562.post-38591461365126792642007-03-26T13:14:00.000-04:002007-03-26T13:14:00.000-04:00I am trying to sort out the First Use rulings as i...I am trying to sort out the First Use rulings as it might apply to a small producer and online retailer of art videos who finds her art videos purchased by a video retailer who feels they have the right to "rent" the copy they purchased from my company to the general public without authorization as many times as they want to -- and ckaim it all falls under First Use. Of course, I no longer sell to them, but I suspect they have obtained more copies through pseudonyms. Being a small business, I do not have the money for large legal bills, or even small ones. Can you direct me to the appropriate place in your archives or elsewhere where I may learn more about how to protect and defend my work? Thanks so much in advance for your consideration.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, Teresa Spinner, Signilar Art Videos (www.signilar.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12505562.post-81107642279199480122007-02-05T09:49:00.000-05:002007-02-05T09:49:00.000-05:00Ray, but what is the plain meaning of the statute ...Ray, but what is the plain meaning of the statute that gets you to your conclusion?William Patryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987498082479617363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12505562.post-36082078533733112922007-02-04T22:55:00.000-05:002007-02-04T22:55:00.000-05:00I'm afraid I have to side with dissenting Judge Ke...I'm afraid I have to side with dissenting Judge Kennedy on this one. The majority opinion states "It is less likely, on the other hand, that literary works invite the same kind of long-term, repeated enjoyment by consumers."<br /><br />As a fan of Bill Cosby's and George Carlin's sound recordings predating that statute, I see no reason to depart from what appears to be plain in the language of the statute.Ray Dowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527134078878618834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12505562.post-59159379081083679522007-02-04T14:14:00.000-05:002007-02-04T14:14:00.000-05:00I am not sure the Sixth Circuit decides more issue...I am not sure the Sixth Circuit decides more issues of first impression than many of the other circuits, but it does contain two of the biggest states in the country -- Ohio and Michigan. And just because the "fly-over" types don't pay attention to the middle of the country doesn't mean they are correct. As you point out, a lot of good law is made outside of California and New York.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12505562.post-24174890554730306192007-02-02T01:43:00.000-05:002007-02-02T01:43:00.000-05:00This is a little off topic, and a little late, but...This is a little off topic, and a little late, but can anyone explain why the Sixth Circuit is the focal point for so much first-impression litigation?<br /><br />It's not just copyright, but national security, and First and Fourth Amendment case law. The Sixth appears, to me at least, often on-par with the Second and Ninth.<br /><br />I have my own theories, but I would be curious to hear other peoples' takes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12505562.post-15204608176359970222007-01-31T20:23:00.000-05:002007-01-31T20:23:00.000-05:00I'm an avid renter of audiobooks. I usually get t...I'm an avid renter of audiobooks. I usually get them at Cracker Barrel, where they "sell" them to you for full value, but accept returns less $3/week to a maximum of $18 per return.<br /><br />Quite handy for long drives.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796765026004423139noreply@blogger.com