Do I really need a copyright lawyer ?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by sbouazza, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello !

    I plan to launch with some friends a little network of blogs and forums ( almost 4 blogs and 4 forums I think ), one about SEO, another about Ubuntu, another about Auto mechanics ( especially Renault Super 5 ), and another one about MMORPG Dofus .

    Some people said that I need a copyright lawyer, but do I really need it ?

    And as I'm in Morocco ( less rights and very late on the internet rights ... ), what can I do if someone steals my content ?
     
    sbouazza, Jan 1, 2009 IP
  2. Colbyt

    Colbyt Notable Member

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    Why would you need a lawyer? What is the reasoning?

    Other than complaining to the host of a content thief or filing a DCMA claim there isn't a lot you can do.

    If you sue me in Morocco I am not showing up for the trial. Chances are the US courts won't enforce the ruling. The worst thing that happens is that Morocco becomes a place I can never visit. Are you prepared to travel to the states or anywhere else in the world to file a suit?

    Talk of lawyers and suits is very cheap and easy to do. Doing either of them is time consuming and expensive.

    Please do not rely on my opinion as your only source of information.
     
    Colbyt, Jan 1, 2009 IP
  3. PR9

    PR9 Banned

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    lawywer?not for small deals..
     
    PR9, Jan 1, 2009 IP
  4. GetYourWriter

    GetYourWriter Peon

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    Lawyer? I haven't had to use a lawyer in the few years that I have provided others with services. There are many ways to win a copyright infringement than crying to a lawyer enough to where they will pick up the phone. I would rather pick up the phone, as I think that at times I could be more convincing than a hired attorney. The DMCA copyright act is your best friend.
     
    GetYourWriter, Jan 1, 2009 IP
  5. Companiera

    Companiera Peon

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  6. IniX

    IniX Active Member

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    You don't need a lawyer as long as you don't get any legal issues. When you do, you can always get a lawyer afterwards.
     
    IniX, Jan 11, 2009 IP
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    Hello friend,
    If your site and blog are informative and people can really get something good and unique informations than you should hire a lawyer. Because under copy right law you can claim for your stolen content.

    Hope it will help you
     
    addymarkson, Mar 25, 2009 IP
  8. maryum

    maryum Banned

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    I am agree with Inix, you dont need to hire any lawyer
     
    maryum, Mar 26, 2009 IP
  9. addymarkson

    addymarkson Guest

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    By hiring lawyer to copy righted content you can prove copy scape. so my suggestion is that hire any lawyer and save your content.

    Thanks
     
    addymarkson, Mar 30, 2009 IP
  10. Aytac01

    Aytac01 Peon

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    You don't really need it...
    Well.. If you want to and spend money you can :p
     
    Aytac01, Mar 30, 2009 IP
  11. addymarkson

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    Suppose your content has been stolen so your site caught in copy scape. Therefore you can't sell your content and Google will not give good rank to your site.
     
    addymarkson, Mar 31, 2009 IP