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Many times I hear my students say they’ve become the go-to copyright person, regardless of whether they’re librarians, library directors, information managers or architects, content managers, risk management specialists, communications specialists or editors. This happens whether they work in libraries, archives, museums, and for-profit or nonprofit organizations. If you feel you’ve fallen into this position…
When it comes to the question “U.S. 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…
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…
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 your images are amateur and simply family images, you still have rights in them. You may even take a fabulous picture that has a…
Businesses, organizations and associations must deal with various copyright issues when publishing newsletters and magazines. Below is a survey of the issues you may come across when publishing newsletters, magazines and other publications in your workplace. Copyright Issues When Publishing Newsletters and Magazines: Content More and more enterprises are publishing newsletters and magazines, especially in an electronic…
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 in this complicated area of law. Test your knowledge of copyright principles with ourCopyright Law Principles Quiz, below. Copyright Law and Intellectual Property Copyright is one of the five traditional…
Copyright law, by its nature, is a balancing act. Each country approaches this balance from its unique perspective of laws and culture. 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. Test your knowledge of U.S….
Our tips for developing a copyright policy or guidelines guide you in preparing the best copyright compliance document for your library or organization. For more in-depth information, learn how to draft a copyright policy or guidelines. A variety of events may signal the ideal time to introduce or update a copyright compliance document. These may…
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…
Are you legally using images? 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 below for information on using images you find on Facebook.) To determine whether you’re legally using…
One of the first things to learn about international copyright law is that it doesn’t exist! Each country has its own domestic copyright laws that apply to the use of foreign content when used in one’s country. These individual laws, and international copyright treaties, are what we refer to as international or global copyright law….
Every two weeks Copyrightlaws.com publishes a list of popular and interesting copyright news and articles from the U.S., Canada and around the world. Scroll down to see the latest items. Bookmark This Post for Copyright News and Articles Bookmark this post and check back here every second Monday for the latest update of copyright news…
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…
About Our Copyright Certificate Graduates 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…
Copyrightlaws.com Founder and CEO Lesley Ellen Harris has published 10 copyright and licensing books (including editions) on Canadian copyright, digital copyright, licensing digital content and more. Providing an informed, unbiased and global perspective on the topic of copyright, Lesley Ellen Harris is one of today’s foremost copyright messengers. Featured Books and Where To Purchase Canadian Copyright…
Creative Commons licenses allow copyright owners to license their works under terms and conditions they choose. Learn how to choose the best CC license.
This copyright compliance checklist will help lower your copyright infringement risks. Copyright compliance requires on-going effort.
Now registering for Fall 2019 and Winter 2020! The Copyright Leadership Certificate helps copyright decision-makers increase their copyright IQ.
Our copyright permissions sample letter, below, is one example of such a letter. You can review and modify it to meet your needs when obtaining permission to use copyright-protected materials. 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. If copyright…
Google Images is a wonderful tool for locating the perfect image. But before you blindly use images you find 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 Google? How many times have you used…
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