[PRCo] Re: Dubbing Traction Tapes

[Fred Schneider]

Below......

Kenneth Josephson wrote:

> Fred Schneider wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> Right, so his version would be protected?

No, only what he added to it that he was legally able to copywrite.  Not his complete version.  Adding a sound track
does not allow him to copywrite the original film material.  It remains in the public domain.