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Originally posted by kbrkr:
Does that mean that all combination of words are copyrighted?

So, if I use the term "Beat It", I'd be violating Michal Jackson's copyright. But, If I hear his song, Beat it and then transcribe the lyrics, that would be copyright infringement? How? I did not copy his work?



The copyright law states that a work must be substanially changed to not infringe on the copyright. The figure they came up with is by 25%.

So by only using "beat it" you have substantially changed it by leaving out all the rest of the song. Secondly speaking it as opposed to singing and or performing it, also makes it a non infringement.
Terry


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Terry
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