[Law firm Veat_Plattum Column] Do I need the author's permission when lecturing using another person's textbook?

Law firm Veat’s copyright specialized team, TIP(Technology Intellectual Property) team contributed to startup media Platum regarding whether copyright infringement occurs when using someone else’s published book as a textbook for lectures. 

The lecture can be recognized as a kind of oral work depending on whether it has originality. This column details cases where originality was recognized and cases where copyright infringement issues arose, based on court precedents. Please refer to the [link] for more information.

The copyright column published by Law firm Veat in Platum explains in an easy-to-understand manner copyright judgment cases that are helpful for creators dealing with oral content such as lecturers, interviewers, and debaters.

The number of cases where a book’s author files a copyright infringement lawsuit against the instructor is increasing. While precedents have recognized copyright infringement in some cases, there have also been cases where it was not, so it is safe to consult with a lawyer specializing in copyright law and applications of lectures to determine the possibility of copyright infringement.

Law firm Veat’s copyright specialized team, Law firm Veat TIP team, examines copyright law and precedents in detail regarding various copyright cases, including lectures, to help clients with practical legal advice and minimize legal risks.

If you need legal assistance regarding oral works, copyright law, please contact Law firm Veat.

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