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Originally Posted by Joe
I could find no copyright notice on the covers of my RV-8A plans' Construction Manual or Construction Drawings. Without a copyright notice, I am free to reproduce them.
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Wrong! The copyright symbol is optional for works created after March 1, 1989, but is generally required for works created before that date.
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Originally Posted by OkieDave
Everything is copyrighted unless explicitly put in the public domain.
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Correct.
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Originally Posted by jlbpropilot
When I ordered the USB drive they suggested I take the files i wanted to my local printing shop and have them printed in whatever size I preferred. To me that means no copyright protection.
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Wrong! The the plans are fully protected. As a courtesy to customers, Van's is allowing you to print copies for your own use.
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Originally Posted by rv7charlie
I also think that copyright law allows you to make copies of purchased works for your personal use.
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Not true. The decision to allow you to make copies is totally up to the copyright holder.