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Specifically, I'm trying to understand what happens in the following example. Say Author Z creates a copyrighted Book Z and develops a coaching program + methodology around Program Z. I then become "certified" to teach Program Z and sign a contract whereby "any derivative works are the sole property of Author Z" How far to the tentacles of this agreement reach? For example, were I to write my own Book ABCXYZ that incorporates fair use material from Book Z (maybe 1 chapter on the general subject) while also adding a substantial amount of new material above and beyond the Z material alone, does this trigger the derivative clause and grant Author Z full rights to my entire Book XYZ? Or does the "derivative" clause only grant permission to the portion of my book that uses the Z material specifically?

The question would require you speaking to an attorney to discuss the matter further in order for you to get any sort of guidance on this issue.


Answered 10 years ago

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