Friday, November 7, 2014

I forgot to site the author of a quote I used on my business cards, is this illegal, and if so what is punishment? The author died in 1832, ...

Question

I forgot to site the author of a quote I used on my business cards, is this illegal, and if so what is punishment?

The author died in 1832, I have been told since he has been dead for such a long time to not worry, should I?



Answer

In my opinion, it would be highly unusual for a famous quotation to be copyrighted from such a remote date, or if it were, for the copyright owner to bring an enforcement action for such a use. I agree with the previous advice.



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