Can I sell Copyrighted Ebook?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by nagender, Aug 31, 2009.

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    I have many ebooks. Can I sell them? These ebooks are copyright work of their authors. There are no warning on ebooks that you can not resell them.

    So, give me brief info about this.
     
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    nagender, Aug 31, 2009 IP
  2. Mike S.

    Mike S. Well-Known Member

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    You should get permission to sell them.
     
    Mike S., Aug 31, 2009 IP
  3. YugoSlavac

    YugoSlavac Well-Known Member

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    You should first contact the person whom you bought the eBook from, ask them if you can resell the product. If the person says no, than negotiate in terms of sales. Maybe give the person a portion of all sales. I'm sure they'll let you, it just depends on the person whom you bought it from.
     
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  4. k state

    k state Member

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    You must have resale rights to be able to sell the ebooks to others.
     
    k state, Aug 31, 2009 IP
  5. hmansfield

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    No you cannot sell them without permission. The copyright IS the warning !
     
    hmansfield, Aug 31, 2009 IP
  6. Zizzi

    Zizzi Peon

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    Are you seriously asking this question?

    Assume that you cannot re-sell something unless you are explicitly given resell rights.
     
    Zizzi, Aug 31, 2009 IP
  7. norfstar

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    As far as I'm aware eBooks are no different to music, films, games or other media. If you did not create it, you do not automatically own the rights to sell it. If in doubt, ask the original author.
     
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    Pretty much all you have to do. If you didnt make it you cant sell it. Unless the ebook says its ok to resell.
     
    Yuppers, Aug 31, 2009 IP