Thought I would pass this along, may be helpful to someone Genealogy and Copyright Law Many people erroneously believe that just because something is on the Internet, it is fair game to use. Many genealogists also erroneously believe that the data they have gleaned from public records and compiled into pedigree charts, family group sheets and other standard format genealogy formats is copyrighted. Both are incorrect assumptions, but the issue is often not clear and straightforward. If you are considering publishing any genealogical material, or have been challenged by another genealogist for posting data to which he or she thinks they own a copyright, you will want to refer to two online references. The article titled "U.S. Copyright and Genealogy" offers an excellent overview on the subject. The definitive reference point is the Library of Congress' U.S. Copyright Office Web site at <A HREF="http://www.loc.gov/copyright/"> http://www.loc.gov/copyright/</A>. When in doubt, consult a legal representative.