Whats the best way to prevent ebook leeching?

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    A user is leeching my ebook and selling it, what should I do?
     
    gbatemper, Jul 3, 2011 IP
  2. speedemon

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    #2
    try to get it copyrighted so that it becomes ILLEGAL for them to sell it without your permission. I Don't Know the process so you will need to do the research, but this is one possible solution for you if you put in the research.
     
    speedemon, Jul 3, 2011 IP
  3. $$$maker

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    #3
    just don't publish the book :)
     
    $$$maker, Jul 9, 2011 IP
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    use ebook software that 'locks' the ebook unless a license key is used.
     
    contentboss, Jul 9, 2011 IP
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    you can use a tool like http://ebooksguard.com/
    it will help prevent someone from taking your ebook
    and ripping you off.
     
    famous2313, Jul 9, 2011 IP
  6. g36

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    I'm afraid there's nothing you can do, that's occupational hazard.
     
    g36, Jul 9, 2011 IP
  7. kenny5

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    If you made it and it is your original work, it is automatically copyrighted, him claiming it as his own and selling it is illegal. Try to contact him and tell him you will contact the authorities if he doesn't stop. You should also always put a warning on your eBooks that it is copyrighted and they do not have permission to sell it.

    Remember I'm not a lawyer this is just my opinion! Definitely get some professional advice.
     
    kenny5, Jul 9, 2011 IP
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    You can claim a quick copyright with myfreecopyright.com while you wait for copyright.gov filing (35. last I checked). Good fortune protecting your work.
     
    Pulpseed, Jul 9, 2011 IP
  9. Adnan959

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    Online viewing could be an option?
    You could watermark the ebook so that credit sill goes to you.
     
    Adnan959, Jul 9, 2011 IP