A family member of mine has self-published a book (about 6-7 years ago) and it did very well in its genre (non-fiction, historical based).
This family member noticed a best-selling contemporary author's book had lifted an entire section from his book, word for word. This best selling author is published by a major book publisher and has one of his books being turned into a movie this winter.
My family member expressed concern about the plagiarism to the publisher and they responded that they would pretty much bury him in legal fees to make his case not even worth his while and that he shouldn't bother pursuing a copyright infringement against them.
Anyone got any ideas about what to do?
Thanks!
This family member noticed a best-selling contemporary author's book had lifted an entire section from his book, word for word. This best selling author is published by a major book publisher and has one of his books being turned into a movie this winter.
My family member expressed concern about the plagiarism to the publisher and they responded that they would pretty much bury him in legal fees to make his case not even worth his while and that he shouldn't bother pursuing a copyright infringement against them.
Anyone got any ideas about what to do?
Thanks!