Re: Distribution of Databases

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From: Dr Jim Cummins
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 1994 00:25

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>I do not think there is a copyright problem. Creating a database for use
>with Endnote does not violate a copyright in the Endnote software. Whether
>or not the data base itself is subject to copyright is a moot point, but
>not in issue here. Similarly, distributing templates for a spreadsheet or
>wordprocessing files does not violate the copyright in the spreadsheet or
>the wordprocessing software. Indeed, it may encourage sales of that
>software.
>
>Whether it is appropriate to distribute products commercially where others
>circulate similar products as shareware is not a matter of law. Some may
>refuse to buy it on the grounds that it violates the shareware spirit. In
>the software market the commercial and shareware distribution co-exist.
>
>EJAN MACKAAY
><mackaay@droit.umontreal.ca>

Okay and thanks for the advice.

Jim Cummins

Associate Professor in Veterinary Anatomy
Murdoch University,
Murdoch Western Australia 6150
Tel. +61-9-360 2668
Fax +61-9-310 4144
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