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Copyrightlaws.com is the place for copyright education. Online eTutorials and Certificate programs to demystify copyright law.
Our Canadian copyright law quiz will test your knowledge about Canadian copyright law and help steer you towards correct copyright information. Here are three reasons why you should take our Canadian copyright law quiz: You live in Canada and realize that copyright affects all, whether you create content or consume content (read, listen, watch!) You…
When it comes to the question “US vs Canadian copyright law: which has stronger copyright protection?” the answer requires an examination of various sections in the U.S. and Canadian copyright acts. Both countries belong to the leading international copyright treaty, the Berne Copyright Convention. Under Berne, the U.S, and Canada must include certain provisions in their…
Our copyright and licensing courses are designed to meet your needs, not only in terms of content but also through a flexible approach to learning that meets your needs in an effective, stress-free way. All of our courses are fully online programs that we call eTutorials. Curious? Here’s how Copyrightlaws.com’s courses work. How Copyrightlaws.com’s…
Copyrightlaws.com’s Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law is the only online program designed for non-lawyers to teach them how to manage copyright issues.
Misinformation about U.S. copyright law is unfortunately common, despite the abundance of information available on this subject. Three commonly misunderstood U.S. copyright principles that often require clarification are: The notion of automatic protection Copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office The use of the copyright symbol, © The discussion below assists in clarifying misinformation about…
Do you have questions about copyright ownership and duration? Our brief and clear answers to these commonly asked questions will help. As always, please don’t rely on our short, practical answers as legal advice or opinions. Contact an attorney should you be faced with copyright ownership and duration issues. Copyright Ownership Who owns the copyright…
Our list of Graduates: Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law will make you want to look further into this in-depth copyright program. About Our Copyright Certificate Programs Our certificate program graduates are a unique group of people who’ve been trained as copyright facilitators and decision makers. They’re equipped with the copyright knowledge they need to assess…
Copyright law, by its nature, is a balancing act. Each country approaches this balance from its unique perspective of laws and culture and this balance changes over time with new legislation, changes in technology and court cases interpreting the copyright act. This article briefly examines the balance in U.S. copyright law. The Balance in U.S….
Now registering for Spring 2018! The Copyright Leadership Certificate helps copyright decision-makers increase their copyright IQ.
Copyright Law 101 discusses the various areas of intellectual property (IP), focusing on copyright fundamentals. Enhance your copyright literacy with this overview of copyright basics that this complicated area of law. Copyright Law and Intellectual Property Copyright is one of the five traditional areas of intellectual property (IP) law. Each type of IP protects a different…
Copyright awareness, education and training — our courses are designed to help you and your colleagues gain confidence to answer copyright questions and keep your organization’s copyright risks to a minimum. We offer three certificate programs, and a variety of individual courses available for licensing and group registration. Ask us about our courses. Click here…
Copyrightlaws.com is excited to share Emilie Algenio’s second guest post on our site, on blockchain technology. She also shared her experiences as a Copyright Specialist and her tips for librarians who deal with copyright issues and answer copyright questions in Copyright Specialist: Getting Started. Ms. Algenio is the Copyright/Fair Use Librarian for the Texas A&M…
Copyrightlaws.com is excited to announce the launch of our new online Certificate in Licensing Digital Content. With the dominance of online content and the increase in electronic resources, licensing digital content is a rapidly expanding job task for information professionals. This growing demand affects libraries, institutions and other for- and nonprofit organizations. The Certificate in…
How to protect photos you post online may be both simpler and more difficult than you realize. These days everyone’s snapping photos with cameras, phones and tablets. Although you may think that your images are amateur and simply family images, you still have rights in them. You may even take a fabulous picture that has…
Complying with copyright law takes copyright education, consistent application of the law and a go-to person such as a Copyright Officer to guide others in your library or business toward doing the right thing both legally and ethically. Many think it’s easier to make excuses for not getting copyright permission than it is to comply with…
This international copyright law quiz is important even if you never travel outside your own country. If you’re on the internet, then international copyright affects you. This is true whether you’re posting a video clip or illustration online, or a 50-page document — and therefore publishing it globally — or viewing or downloading a video clip…
Copyrightlaws.com is excited to share Emilie Algenio’s article on becoming a Copyright Specialist and her tips for librarians who deal with copyright issues and answer copyright questions. Ms. Algenio is the Copyright/Fair Use Librarian for the Texas A&M University Libraries. This article helps a Copyright Specialist get started, after the copyright education process ends and…
Our copyright permissions sample letter set out below is one example of such a letter. Review it and modify it to meet your needs when obtaining copyright permissions. This article also sets out how to contact a copyright owner to obtain permission to use their copyright-protected work and what to ask for. How To Contact a…
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 and benefits of using the international copyright symbol and which copyright notice year to use. Why…
Are all U.S. government works in the public domain? The general rule is that works created by federal government employees are in the public domain. However, not all government works are in the public domain (see details below). You can freely use U.S. government publications and other works that are in the public domain, but…
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