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Copyright Issues in E-Books and Electronic Publishing

If you're using artwork, tables, maps and charts and other third-party content in electronic books, then you must consider copyright issues when planning your electronic publishing project. You may require copyright permissions for use of the content in your book. Also consider how you will protect the copyright in your electronic publishing project. This article...

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Droit de Suite

Droit de suite (English translation: right to follow) is a unique right for artists that exists in some countries' copyright law. It ensures that the creator of an artistic work, or their heirs, receives part of the resale value of a physical work of art. What is Droit de Suite? The concept of droit de...

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Obtaining Copyright Permission to Use Digital and Online Content

Obtaining copyright permission to use digital and online content can be both straightforward and complex. Developing best practices for legally using third-party content helps you stay copyright compliant and lowers your risk of copyright infringement. (Our Copyright Leadership Certificate program also helps you achieve these same purposes.) Below, we set out our copyright tips and strategies...

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Who Owns Copyright in Canada?

Who owns copyright in Canada isn't always clear-cut. Under Canadian copyright law, the creator (or author) of a work is the owner of copyright in it. However, where a work is created as part of the author's work duties, the employer may have copyright ownership. People often think that if they commission or hire a...

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Sharing a Comic Strip: Do You Need Permission?

Are you interested in sharing or reproducing a comic strip? Do you have permission to do so? Read below for important steps to follow. You may also be interested in our article6 Best Practices for Legally Using Google Images. Copyright Law and Using a Comic Strip Is this copyright scenario familiar to you or your...

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Who Owns Copyright in Works by Volunteers?

When the question of copyright ownership comes up, the discussion often addresses employment situations. The employer owns copyright in works created by employees during the course of their employment. But who owns copyright in works by volunteers? Volunteer Copyright Ownership Scenarios A volunteer creates an image or logo for a special exhibit or event at...

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A Simple Guide to Fair Use: How To Apply Fair Use to Your Copyright Scenarios

Understanding fair use in U.S. copyright law is essential for anyone using copyright-protected materials. Fair use is ambiguous and it can be overwhelming to apply it to your own situations. Inform yourself about the facts of fair use and how it works. Be an educated decision maker when determining whether fair use applies to your...

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U.S. Copyright Law Online Course

Copyrightlaws.com's U.S. Copyright Law online course is a 10-lesson primer/refresher eTutorial that demystifies U.S. copyright law. Each e-lesson provides up-to-date information on the topic listed, sets out fundamentals for that topic, has a self-marking quiz, and provides URLs for further reading. This course is available on demand for groups. It is also U.S. Copyright Law is...

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