Copied Files Automatically Locked

I copied a big batch of files from a CD a client gave me (mostly JPG and Word Docs) to my hard drive. When I try to modify any of the folder names or modify the files themselves, they're all coming up as locked. I can unlock each file manually, using the info interface, which requires I retype my password in each instance, but we're talking about at least 200 files. The "Unlock" Automator scripts I've run to unlock the lot all at once aren't working.
Does anyone have any suggestions?

- or -
1. Using Finder, the top level folder of those files that you want to unlock. Switch to List View mode (cmd-2).
2. You should now see a finder pane containing only those files and folders that you want to unlock.
3. Cmd-a to Select All.
4. Open all the sub-folders. With all selected, opt-command-right arrow to open up alllll the children.
5. Cmd-A to select all
6. Opt-Cmd-I to bring up the single pane inspect
7. Unlock

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