QUESTION
If I sell a product online with a copyrighted phrase, but change one minor word in the phrase, is there any chance it could still be illegal?
Asked on Sep 14th, 2021 on Internet Law - Oklahoma
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I received an Amazon policy warning for unknowingly using a copyrighted phrase on one of my products as the rights owner made a complaint. I plan on exchanging one minor word in the phrase but wanted to make sure that would be enough to make it legal.
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Andrew M. Jaffe, Attorney at Law
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Changing one word is probably not enough. You should consult with an attorney over this.
Further, if you are already running an e-commerce site there are other issues you need to be aware of that may affect your site and your liability.
I have written a legal guide on this site with issues you will need to discuss with an Internet attorney. I have placed a link here for your convenience: http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/legal-steps-to-opening-a-new-e-commerce-website-app-or-blog
You may want to discuss your situation with a lawyer in more detail. Many lawyers offer a free phone consultation.
Answered on Sep 15th, 2021 at 10:15 AM