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Do you use images in presentations? Whether an in-person or virtual presentation or class, this article will help you establish best practices for legally using images in presentation slides and minimizing your risks of copyright infringement. Images include photographs, charts, maps, illustrations, charts and more. You may also like our online copyright course that includes...
International copyright law doesn't exist! Each country has its own domestic copyright laws that apply to its own citizens, and also to the use of foreign content when used in one's country. It allows creators and content owners around the world and citizens of many countries to enjoy copyright protection in countries other than their...
A copyright symbol informs others that copyright exists in your work. It also indicates that those who use (or want to use) your intellectual property should obtain permission from you. This article provides: A greater understanding of the purpose of the copyright symbol Benefits of using the international copyright symbol Information on how to use...
This article discusses how to minimize your copyright infringement risks by providing practical tips on legally using images. Think about ... Where do you obtain your images? Are you using images that you created, or images created by fellow employees? Are you using images you found on a website or on Instagram or Facebook? (See...
Who answers copyright and licensing questions in your library? Who addresses compliance issues in your organization? Are they best equipped for this role? Copyright can be complicated, so we’ve created this simple guide to copyright for librarians to get you started. You may also want to view copyright education opportunities for librarians. As a bonus, use this...
Our copyright certificate graduates listed below are a unique group of people who have been trained as copyright facilitators and decision-makers. They are equipped with the copyright knowledge they need to assess copyright issues and lower copyright infringement risks from a nonlawyer's perspective. These unique fully online copyright programs and practical training are open to...
Are you publishing content in print or online? Our NEW primer/refresher course The Essential Guide to Managing Copyright Issues in Publishing will teach you: Acquiring rights Copyright clauses in publishing agreements Using third-party content and obtaining permissions Protecting your publishing project and monitoring unauthorized uses Copyright myths and facts relating to publishing content Domestic and international copyright principles...
Copyrightlaws.com currently has seven practical simple guides to copyright on a variety of sought-after topics that you can download for free from our website. Each guide accompanies an article with more in-depth information on its topic. If there's a subject that you need to learn more about, we suggest you first review the article and then...
Google Images is an effective tool for locating the perfect image to use in presentations, documents and on social media. But before you use images found through Google, you must consider copyright law. Scroll below to download our tip sheet 6 Copyright Tips for Legally Using Google Images. Have You Found the Perfect Image on...
Do you use images and other third-party content? Our primer/refresher course Legally Using Images will teach you ... Which images require copyright permission and which you can safely use for free How to avoid hidden traps in licensing language How to legally use online and print images, and avoid expensive and time-consuming legal hassles Register Now...
Eight important facts about Canadian copyright law are set out below. How did we select only eight facts about Canadian copyright law when there's so much information available? We selected some unique things about Canadian copyright law, some international facts and some basic facts that Canadians and others should know about copyright law in Canada. Eight...
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization is a self-paced eTutorial with: A wealth of easy to implement tips on how to transform your workplace copyright compliance culture Copyright awareness ideas to lower the risk of copyright infringement in your organization Register now to start right away!Registration Fee: $239 US...
Copyrightlaws.com's primer/refresher course Canadian Copyright Law includes 16 lessons. It's one of the five eTutorials in our Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law. Each lesson provides ... Up-to-date fundamentals on the topics listed in the Syllabus below A self-marking quiz A curated list of online resources for further reading Register now and start learning right away!Registration...
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...
When it comes to how to get a copyright, you don’t need to do anything! That’s the best thing about obtaining copyright protection: it’s automatic in close to 200 countries around the world. For example, it’s automatic in the U.S. and Canada, and it’s automatic in Australia, France, India, Nigeria, and Slovenia. Take a photograph,...
U.S. Copyright Law Basics Anyone dealing with issues related to copyright and licensing in the U.S., whether creators or users of copyright-protected materials, needs a basic understanding of U.S. copyright law. What rights are covered under copyright? Who owns copyright in a work? And how long does copyright last? This simple guide to U.S copyright...
Did you know that copyright law is part of a larger area of law called intellectual property (IP) law? This intellectual property primer helps you understand what intellectual property means. It also outlines the basic elements of the four types of intellectual property: copyright, patents, trademarks and trade secrets. Distinguishing Copyright from Trademarks and Patents...
Photographing food in restaurants has become a national pastime. If you have friends like mine, the vacation photos they text and email feature appetizers, main courses, sides and desserts! What happened to historic and cultural sites? What about friends and families in photos? It's all about the food. Are you a tableside food photo addict,...
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The duration of copyright in Canada is 50 years after the death of the author. There are several exceptions to this general rule of duration in Canadian copyright law, some of which are set out below. Canada's copyright duration will be extended to 70 years after the death of the author in keeping with requirements of...
