Ellen publishes a book titled First Place,which includes a chapter from Frank's copyrighted book Great NASCAR Drivers without his permission.Ellen's use of the chapter is actionable
A)only if consumers are confused.
B)only if Ellen and Frank are competitors.
C)only if consumers are confused and Ellen and Frank are competitors.
D)regardless of whether consumers are confused or Ellen and Frank are competitors.

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Ellen's use of the chapter from Frank's copyrighted book without his permission is a violation of his exclusive right to control the reproduction and distribution of his work. This is actionable regardless of whether consumers are confused or Ellen and Frank are competitors.

Ellen Publishes a Book Titled First Place,which Includes a Chapter