Books are great but they are dated. I am really surprised our community has not made a collaborative book online.
Chuck,
You are a Moderator, here on TRF, and you, seriously, wonder why people don't "agree" and work "collaboratively" on an online book . . . REALLY ?
Also, unless EVERYONE posts "all original information", including images, the "Copyright Police" will be howling like Banshee's. Better have "proof of permission" on file ! What do you do if data by a deceased Rocketeer is cited or posted ( no way to get "permission" then and "copyright" extends for 70 years after their death . . . Longer than Rocketry has been around ! ).
What about data that is already online ( "Public Domain" ) ? There are those that will cry that "just because data is on the Internet, that doesn't mean that it is legal for it to be there", etc, etc, etc..
Also, unless Copyright is CLEARLY PROVEN to exist, it does not . . . Just putting a "Circled C" on your stuff does not make it
"Copyrighted" . . . You have to PAY FOR & register EACH ITEM and there is no blanket "everything I do" clause, either.
https://www.adlilaw.com/how-much-does-a-copyright-cost
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How much does a copyright cost?
Filing a copyright application can involve a number of various forms, each with a different fee. Add to that the various additional services available to copyright application seekers, as well as the potential for late fees, renewal fees, and special handling requirements – there’s no one answer to the cost of a copyright.
A full list of the current fees charged by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office can be found at the Copyright.gov website. If you are curious to know what kind of fees you may expect if you seek to file a copyright application, speaking to a law firm with experienced California copyright attorneys can help.
Basic Filing of a Copyright Application
Filing a copyright application can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars, and later there are renewal fees to contend with. The initial filing of a copyright application will cost between $50 and $65 depending on the type of form, unless you file online which will then only cost you $35.
There are special fees for registering a copyright application claim in a group or obtaining additional certificates of registration as well. Many copyright service companies will charge you their own fees for performing copyright searches, preparing documents, and such – none of which are involved in a basic copyright application and are not paid to the USPTO.
Fees for Special Services and Renewal of Copyright
There are many special services offered by the USPTO for copyright application and approved copyrights. Expedited services for processing an initial application can set you back $760, and expedited certification will cost $265. If your initial copyright application is denied, a request for reconsideration can cost anywhere between $250 to $500. However, if your initial copyright application is rejected, you may want to find a team of California copyright attorneys with experience in copyright application to help you avoid making additional errors in securing your copyright.
Renewal of a copyright can cost between $115 and $220 depending on the form required, and the same expedition fees apply. The licensing division has its own set of fees which will vary as well.
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Dave F.