[PRCo] Re: Dubbing Traction Tapes

[Fred Schneider]

As I understand, you can only copywrite that which is copywritable.  In otherword, it cannot copy what is in the
public domain.  He can obtain a copywrite but it would only protect his additions.   It doesn't stop anyone from
using the original film.

Kenneth Josephson wrote:

> Okay, but once somebody enhances a public domain film and adds sound, as Carl does, can he copyright the
> upgraded version to protect his investment in enhancing the film?
>
> K.
>
> Fred Schneider wrote:
>
> > Dupe?  Unethical.  Maybe.  Illegal ... not if the duplicate is for your own use.  Would you want your
> > material widely circulated?  And is in already in the public domain?  Carl Schultz had dupplicated a number
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