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		rhino369 on April 21, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: We Can’t Let John Deere Destroy the Idea of Owners... "to prepare derivative works based upon the copyrighted work;" 17 U.S. Code § 106 The mere act of preparing it is enough. I am a lawyer, but this is still not legal advice.

AnimalMuppet on April 21, 2015 [–]

Hmm. All right, contrary to the law, but wouldn't the damages be zero if you don't distribute? That is, while technically illegal, wouldn't there be no penalty?

[Note well: still not legal advice.]

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