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Original post on bottom: Everyone who responded to my query agreed that even though the business is gone or has been bought by someone, the photos are still owned. Dr. Simpson suggested checking with the copyright office or getting a Thomas register and checking that. Thanks to all who responded! _______________________________________________________________________________________ Here's a question that has come up... A teacher bought a collection of CDs with photos on it back in 1997 or so, and now my IT and the teacher are trying to contact the company to see what it would take, $$$, in order to be able to share the photos with the rest of the teachers for that content in the district. They're not trying to just copy the photos...they're actually trying to contact the company to follow the copyright law (wonderful aren't they!), BUT they cannot find out any information about this company. My IT says she thinks the company may have gone out of business, and if so, does that mean it's free now or does it still belong to someone? My answer was this...even though the company went out of business, someone still owns the copyright on the pictures whether it's the original owner or a company who may have bought the original company. So, what do you think is correct here? If the company did just go out of business and they weren't bought by anyone, who can/should they contact to see about getting permission? Nancy Limmer, Librarian West Memorial Junior High School Katy, TX 77450 281-237-6428 nancylimmer@katyisd.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------