: Re: is it allowed to print a freely available ebook for own usage What are the things I should first check if I want to print a freely available ebook on internet for my own usage. I don't

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You need to be careful in assuming that this book is "freely available". You mention that it is part of a lecture series, which leads me to believe that it was at one time used as materials to be handed out during that lecture series. As such, there is a really good chance that the author will retain full copyright privileges.

Keep in mind that even if the original material does not have a copyright notice explicitly displayed, it is still considered to be protected under copyright law. The 1976 Copyright Act provides that copyright protection begins ". . . in original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed" (17 U.S.C.A. § 102(a))." Assuming this material was created in the US, that means the author retains the copyright for the duration of his life plus 70 years.

Most likely, the author won't mind you printing a copy for your own use, but the only way you can truly be sure that it is okay to do so would be to contact the author or find some place where he expressly grants permission.

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