How much do I have to change someone else's work to make it my own?

In Washington, there are specific guidelines within copyright law that dictate how much of someone else’s work you need to change in order to make it your own. According to copyright law, your work must have enough “originality” so that it is considered a “new” work. This means that simply changing a few words in someone else’s work is not enough to create a “new” work. The more changes you make, the closer you are to creating a “new” work. The best way to ensure that your work is considered “original” is to take the original work and modify it in a substantial way. This could include things such as changing the words or phrases, adding new information, or reordering the material in a way that makes it uniquely your own. You should also consider whether your work is sufficiently different from the original work. If there is too much similarity between your work and the original work, then your work may not be considered sufficiently “new” and you could be liable for copyright infringement. Finally, it is important to remember that copyright infringement is a very serious matter, and you should take steps to ensure that you have done enough to make the work your own before you use it. If you believe that you have sufficiently modified someone else’s work, it is always best to consult a lawyer to ensure your work meets all of the requirements of copyright law.

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