Can I legally publish a compilation of copyrighted material without licence? How?
<p>I have bought a book A which contains much content, and a second book B which relies on some of that content. I took the time to compile <em>only</em> the content from A that is relevant for use with B into a new work for my own private use (PDF file).  </p>

<p>Now I would like to make my derived work of A publically available, so that future users of B do not have to spend time again to perform the same work I already did. I assume, that I can not legally do this, but am asking here to be sure.  </p>

<p>Assume I would be ready to publish my derivative work non-commercially and give up as many rights on it as neccessary to publish it. Is it then possible for me to legally publish my derivative work?<br>
Maybe by claiming fair use?</p>

<p>Would it make it more legal in any way if I were to add a disclaimer "By clicking download, you verify that you already own A and B.". That is comparable to websites which require you to be 18+, for example.  </p>

<p>I am interested in U.S., Swiss, and if available international EU-jurisdication.</p>

<p>No. You may not do this. As your post points out this is a blatant copyright violation. It isn't remotely in the realm of fair use.</p>

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