The discussion centers on the differences between American and European textbook versions, specifically regarding licensing regulations and copyright laws. American editions must comply with U.S. licensing regulations, while European versions may not face the same restrictions. The conversation highlights that foreign publishers could violate copyright or licensing agreements by selling textbooks in the U.S. without proper authorization. Legal repercussions for such violations are determined by the seller and relevant authorities.
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Astronuc said:Textbooks are copyrighted material, and foreign publishers selling products in the US or North American would be in violation of copyright/trade law (if textbooks are pirated) or licensing agreements (if their license agreement expressly forbids such activity). Legal action is at the discretion of the seller and authorities.