can you legally download old games from sites like archive.org

Justia Ask a Lawyer Michigan Copyright can you legally download old games from sites... Harrison, MI asked 1 year ago in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Michigan Related Topics: CopyrightIntellectual Property 1LawyerAnswer PREMIUMJames L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more › Answered1 year agoSacramento, CA(916) 704-3009Email LawyerViewWebsiteA:Downloading old games from sites like archive.org can be a legal gray area. In some cases, the games may be considered abandonware and the copyright holder may have given up their rights to the game. However, in other cases, the copyright holder may still own the rights to the game and downloading it could be considered piracy. It is important to do your research and determine the copyright status of a game before downloading it. If in doubt, it is best to contact the copyright holder and obtain permission to use the game. I agree with this answerReport1user found this answer helpful Justia Ask a Lawyer is...