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Hi ,  I wrote a book about 4 years ago but did not copy write protect it now someone is selling my book on Amazon and has refused to release the book. I contacted Amazon but they wouldn't take it down unless i provide the copyright ownership. Could you kindly confirm how i can tackle this situation? can i still copyright my book of 4 years ago? Thanks for your help and i Look forward to hearing from you. 

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  • theoretica
    theoretica Posts: 12,691 Forumite
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    Copyright is automatic, you do not need to apply for it.  What you need is some way of proving you wrote it and thus that you are the copyright owner.  Did you print it with your name on?
    But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,
    Had the whole of their cash in his care.
    Lewis Carroll
  • Tonuja
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    Yes I have my name on, Actually the person i asked to published it on Amazon is the one selling it on his own account. I have forwarded the email communication with him to Amazon but they are still requesting copyright ownership i'm confused 
  • sliphi
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    Tonuja said:
    Yes I have my name on, Actually the person i asked to published it on Amazon is the one selling it on his own account. I have forwarded the email communication with him to Amazon but they are still requesting copyright ownership i'm confused 
    So are you saying this seller has re-published the book with their own name as the author?

    Or are you saying this person you entered into a contract to publish your book is continuing to publish your book?
  • Tonuja
    Tonuja Posts: 22 Forumite
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    The person i contracted to publish the e book on amazon is continuing to sell my book ( still with my my name as the author) but keeping the money so i need it taken down from Amazon as it may be too expensive to get a lawyer just for an ebook. 
  • Firstly, how many have they sold since they continued selling it without your consent? What was the original agreement between you both... Was it to solely sell on amazon and through their account or have you also been selling it aswell? Obviously going on amount of sales this book has made, this should give an idea of whether or not it is worth persuing with a lawyer. 
  • lincroft1710
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    What does the contract between you and the book publisher say about royalties and selling rights.
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • Tonuja
    Tonuja Posts: 22 Forumite
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    I don't know how many copies the ebook has sold as Amazon isnt releasing that info. I paid the company to convert it to an ebook and upload on Amazon for me but instead he used his own personal account . I'd have to seek legal help as I see no other option now 
  • Tonuja said:
    Hi ,  I wrote a book about 4 years ago but did not copy write protect it now someone is selling my book on Amazon and has refused to release the book. I contacted Amazon but they wouldn't take it down unless i provide the copyright ownership. Could you kindly confirm how i can tackle this situation? can i still copyright my book of 4 years ago? Thanks for your help and i Look forward to hearing from you. 

    OMG I can't believe I found this because the exact same thing has been done to me, apart from I have 24 stolen copyright infringement through Amazo, I followed the instructions to report it and my answer was this.       I Jane Hudson give permission for any person's to help there self to my work file's, As there are aload of crap , if you need any crap take it.

    Who the hell would write a statement like that, I informed them that I have not seen that statement before their for I had not written it. My reply was PROVE IT 😅 yes I can because the dam copyright holder is my son mason, I must of made the best error when producing my work as it was for masons schooling project as I home educate, so any information on my next step please 🤣

  • lincroft1710
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    XGIJANEYX said:
    Tonuja said:
    Hi ,  I wrote a book about 4 years ago but did not copy write protect it now someone is selling my book on Amazon and has refused to release the book. I contacted Amazon but they wouldn't take it down unless i provide the copyright ownership. Could you kindly confirm how i can tackle this situation? can i still copyright my book of 4 years ago? Thanks for your help and i Look forward to hearing from you. 

     so any information on my next step please 🤣

    If they are real names, remove your and your son's names from your post
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • bris
    bris Posts: 10,548 Forumite
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    XGIJANEYX said:
    Tonuja said:
    Hi ,  I wrote a book about 4 years ago but did not copy write protect it now someone is selling my book on Amazon and has refused to release the book. I contacted Amazon but they wouldn't take it down unless i provide the copyright ownership. Could you kindly confirm how i can tackle this situation? can i still copyright my book of 4 years ago? Thanks for your help and i Look forward to hearing from you. 

    my next step please 🤣

    A solicitor who specialises in this area. There will not be many, certainly no one on a forum is going to give you the help you need.

    It will be expensive as this type of help doesn't come cheap.
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