Copyrightlaws.com: Copyright courses and education in plain English
Copyrightlaws.com is the place for copyright education. Online eTutorials and Certificate programs to demystify copyright law.
Understanding copyright permissions and infringement is important to minimizing your copyright risks. Below we explain the meaning of copyright infringement, followed by Q&As on obtaining copyright permissions and what constitutes copyright infringement. You may also like our eTutorial, Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request. Understanding Copyright Infringement Copyright infringement occurs when all of the following...
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...
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...
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...
This article sets out information on orphan works under Canadian copyright law.
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...
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...
These 10 strategies will help you address institutional copyright compliance pushback and be more successful in your copyright go-to person role.
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...
Copyright compliance is a key task of information professionals and librarians. Copyrightlaws.com's CEO Lesley Ellen Harris shares a presentation with 10 essential copyright compliance tips every information professional must know. This guide is just the tip of the iceberg. You'll see a summary of the tips below. Then take a look at the slides for...
A copyright office and team are key elements for copyright compliance and legally using licensed electronic resources. Think about your copyright issues and how you currently manage them. Would you benefit from a central copyright office and a team of knowledgeable copyright persons to provide practical solutions to the questions and issues that arise? Note...
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. When Do You Need to Write or Update Your Copyright Policy? A variety of events may signal the ideal...
Lesley Ellen Harris, CEO of Copyrightlaws.com, has written numerous published articles on copyright and licensing for American, Canadian and international publications and websites. A select list of these articles is below. Legal Use of Digital Content — Making it Clear and Simple: Published in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Magazine, this article guides the...
Canadian librarians and international copyright law go hand-in-hand. We explain what Canadian librarians need to know about both Canadian and global copyright law in order to manage the use of content in their libraries and organizations and keep unauthorized uses of copyright-protected materials to a minimum. Why Canadian Librarians and International Copyright? In the pre-internet...
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...
We're continuing to get enquiries about our 2022 icensing certificate program which close on 1 November 2022. Email us for further information about our 2022 cohort. Also, get on our interest list for our 2023 cohort - you'll be first to be notified when registration opens for the 2023 cohort that begins 17 April 2023. Licensing Digital Content is...
Now registering for Winter 2021! The Copyright Leadership Certificate helps copyright decision-makers increase their copyright IQ.
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.
Instagram and copyright make strange bedfellows. Instagram is all about images and, increasingly, videos. And legally using images is a major issue when it comes to social media. Here are some things you should think about when using Instagram: Are you posting your own images on Instagram? If so, what use and re-use can others...
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...
