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osnova · 08-31-2010, 02:26 PM

I want to ask for advice on how to react to this.

A gentleman (apparently from Brazil) has published on Amazon a KJV (and ASV) with ... "Direct Verse Access." Compare it to my "Direct Verse Jump." The description of how it works appears to be taken from my product description page. It uses the same book abbreviations and may be a direct copy or derivative of my edition. He undercuts my sales price. His sales are closing in on mine.

I do not try to monopolize the Bible and welcome efforts of others to make it more available and easier to use, but in this case it seems he just has taken my work and passes it off as his own. The text is public domain and there are lots of alternative KJV and ASV editions for the Kindle but I spent many months to come up with a better edition and better navigation system.

I don't know...

08-31-2010, 02:26 PM	#82
osnova Kindler of the Flame Posts: 582 Karma: 646016 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US of A Device: K DX,3,KT,KP,KF, KFHD; Nook C, PRS600, iPad, Xoom, N900, N810, Zaurus	I want to ask for advice on how to react to this. A gentleman (apparently from Brazil) has published on Amazon a KJV (and ASV) with ... "Direct Verse Access." Compare it to my "Direct Verse Jump." The description of how it works appears to be taken from my product description page. It uses the same book abbreviations and may be a direct copy or derivative of my edition. He undercuts my sales price. His sales are closing in on mine. I do not try to monopolize the Bible and welcome efforts of others to make it more available and easier to use, but in this case it seems he just has taken my work and passes it off as his own. The text is public domain and there are lots of alternative KJV and ASV editions for the Kindle but I spent many months to come up with a better edition and better navigation system. I don't know...