Ready to trade in your paperback for a digital version of your favorite book? Well, you may want to think twice after learning more about an ebook owner’s legal rights.
Like a growing number of Americans, you may have purchased a digital ebook to read on an iPad, Kindle, Nook, or other device.
But just because you bought an ebook does not necessarily mean that you own the book, reports the Los Angeles Times. So what exactly are an ebook owner’s legal rights?
For example, you may not be able to read your ebook on different digital devices. And technically speaking, as a licensee you also may not be allowed to let your best friend borrow your ebook; similarly, you may not be allowed to give away your favorite ebooks to your kids.
As a fan of ebooks, you may be wondering what you can do to protect your rights. Unfortunately, unless the laws change, there isn’t much you can do.
Typically, ebooks cost less, so you may want to just change your perspective and consider yourself a renter of an ebook. If you truly want to keep a copy of a book and share it with everyone you know, you may want to spend a little more for a paper copy.
Related Resources:
- Is Streaming or Watching Movies Illegal? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- Illegal Downloads Can Cost College Students, Too (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- Does the Facebook Copyright Disclaimer Work? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
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