Existence of soviet union and the copyright

In summary, the existence of the Soviet Union greatly impacted copyright laws and practices. Under Soviet rule, there was a strict control over intellectual property, with the state owning all copyrights and controlling their distribution. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, copyright laws were reformed to align with international standards, allowing for private ownership and protection of intellectual property. However, remnants of the Soviet system can still be seen in some post-Soviet countries, with government involvement in copyright enforcement. Overall, the existence of the Soviet Union left a lasting impact on copyright laws and their implementation in the region.
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Well hello
i have a lots of russian books translated in english by mir publishers i am really fond of them they are quiet good.
irodov being best in undergrad physics numericals.
now i want to know
that since these books were written at time of existence of soviet union and the copyright holds back then and i am even not sure mir publishers exist now after decline of soviet union . does this mean that they are now not protected by copyright laws if so then i would be glad to scan and upload them so that all of you can see their beauty.
bye
 
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Mir Publishers are out of business. Their books are no longer in print. I am trying to find places where I can buy these books. I found one internet website with limited supply in the U.S. and ordered a few from them a couple of months ago. Please if it would be possible for you to scan and upload them , I would appreciate it.
 
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It would be a great thing.:smile: Doesn't matter whether in French,English or German.Irodov's book is excellent.

Daniel.
 
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If mir publishing had the copyrights and didn't sell the copyright to anyone before it went under, then there is no legal recourse anyone can take against you. While technically a copyright would last for many years(probably is even in effect today), you would not be persecuted because the copyright owner(Mir in this case) doesn't exist. In other words it would be very hard for a company that doesn't exist to sue you. However, that being said, it is much more likely in my mind that another publishing company bought the copyrights, probably at a dirt cheap price before the company went under. So i would advise if you are afraid of legal recourse not to make these things available on the internet. I'm sure that russia has a competent patent office, and that either through a letter or an email you can enquire on the specific copyright laws and/or who owns the copyright. Which should solve the problem, except for the little detail that it will be hard for you to send an email or letter unless you know russian. Well as always the chioce is yours, and i wouldn't mind having other textbooks as reference. By the way this is my opinion not legal advice.
 
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Or you can do it,as you probably have already done:be egoistic & scan them only for your eyes...:devil:

Daniel.
 
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How do you find out if they own the copyright? They might just happen to have left over books and selling out their remaining stock.

I came across this website, http://urss.ru/
They have some Mir Publishers books if you do some searching.
 
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The idea of this thread was to get them free...:wink: Anyway,i guess that's illegal,since they sold their copyright.

Daniel.
 

Related to Existence of soviet union and the copyright

1. What is the Soviet Union and when did it exist?

The Soviet Union was a former socialist state in Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991. It was formed after the Russian Revolution of 1917 and included 15 republics, covering a vast territory of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.

2. How did the existence of the Soviet Union impact copyright laws?

The Soviet Union had a different copyright system than most Western countries. It was based on the principles of state ownership and collective authorship, rather than individual ownership. This meant that the state had control over the distribution and use of creative works, and authors were often not recognized or compensated for their work.

3. Did the Soviet Union have copyright laws?

Yes, the Soviet Union did have copyright laws, but they were vastly different from those in Western countries. The Soviet copyright system was based on the principle of collective ownership, where the state owned all creative works and controlled their distribution and use.

4. How did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect copyright laws?

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, many of the former republics adopted new copyright laws based on the Western model of individual ownership. This led to a significant shift in the understanding and enforcement of copyright in these countries.

5. Are there any remnants of the Soviet copyright system still in place today?

Some former Soviet republics, such as Belarus and Turkmenistan, still have remnants of the Soviet copyright system in place. However, most countries have transitioned to a more Westernized model of copyright laws. The legacy of the Soviet copyright system can still be seen in the attitudes towards intellectual property and collective ownership in these countries.

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