Can you tell me if the Ann who commented on your post here (http://www.summet.com/blog/2007/05/10/wedding-guestbook-pages/) ever ended up pursuing legal action? She is threatening to come after me now too since I also created guestbook pages using my own graphics that appear similar in nature to her pages. Just wondering if she will stop pursuing me after I show her the copyright laws that you mentioned in your comment. Thanks!

Jay

You must first select the text area. Then, select the “text” tool. (If you have a small screen, the text tool may be hidden under a right arrow “>” on the bottom of the toolbar) Using the text tool, you can position a text insertion carrot at the correct location to edit the text.

Alternatively, you may find it easier to erase the text and then re-create it.
Jay

Thanks so much for your wedding pages; they are a great help!

The guestbook pages posted on my website pages were created by me using free public domain (non-copyrighted) graphics. I believe I hold copyright to my own work.

If you believe I am infringing upon your copyright, please provide more specifics about the particular image or text that you believe is in violation. Also, a copy of your certificate of registration would be appreciated.

You may wish to have your lawyer review the US Copyright office’s publication “Circular 40″, available at the following URL:

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ40.pdf

It specifically states that:’

“Copyright protection for an original work of authorship
does not extend to the following:
Ideas, concepts, discoveries, principles …
Words or short phrases, such as names, titles, and slogans”

Thank you,
Jay

Our corporation (Guestbook Store, Inc.) own’s and maintains a publishing business called the Guestbook Store since 2002 which we sell custom wedding guestbooks. You can view the site online at: http://www.guestbookstore.com

Last evening, we discovered you have created a replica of our products and are offering them via your website at:http://www.summet.com/blog/2007/05/10/wedding-guestbook-pages/

Our page designs have indeed received a Visual Arts copyright on both the design and the phrases and we demand you immediately cease and desist distributing these pages before we’re forced to pursue this matter legally.

I request your prompt attention to this matter and response in the next 24 hour period.

Regards,
Ann Sandler
President
Guestbook Store, Inc