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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...
Canadian copyright law myths can cloud your interpretation of copyright law. How do you ensure that your information is accurate and objective? Do you read the Canadian Copyright Act? Review recent copyright cases? Attend courses and discussions? Learn more about universal copyright myths in our micro courseDemystifying Copyright Myths, the Public Domain and Creative Commons...
Do your digital license agreements and licensing myths lead to frustrations? Our Simple Guide to Licensing Electronic Resources can help.
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 and stories or...
Creative Commons licenses allow copyright owners to license their works under terms and conditions they choose. Learn how to choose the best CC license.
Copyright literacy is about educating fellow employees and the public about copyright law and raising their awareness of how copyright law affects them. WIPO Magazine’s article Understanding Copyright — A Life Skill, by Lesley Ellen Harris, discusses the importance of copyright and intellectual property education on a broad basis. Once the preserve of specialists, copyright has...
Licensing Digital Content is a practical guide for librarians and others who license digital content such as databases, periodicals and journals. It and our in-depth online course Licensing Digital Content are complementary resources for anyone seeking to learn more about licensing e-resources in their library or organization. Both the book and the course (which leads to...
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...
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...
Misinformation about U.S. copyright law is unfortunately common, despite the abundance of resources available on this subject. Three commonly misunderstood U.S. copyright principles that often require clarification are: The discussion below assists in clarifying misinformation about U.S. copyright law. Need more in-depth knowledge on U.S. copyright law? See the Copyright Leadership Certificate program. What's the Reason these...
Copyright Law 101 is an explainer on copyright law and 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. For more in-depth information, read about our Copyright Leadership Certificate. Copyright Law and Intellectual Property Copyright is...
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...
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...
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: Why You Should Use the International Copyright Symbol Some people believe that if a work doesn't bear a copyright symbol, then that...
Moral rights in U.S. copyright law benefit authors or creators of select copyright-protected materials: certain works of visual art. The purpose of moral rights is to attribute the author of a work and protect their reputation. Economic rights (such as the rights of reproduction and public performance), which are more commonly understood than moral rights,...
This article describes the moral rights in Canadian copyright law. You'll also find a comparison with moral rights provisions in the Berne Copyright Convention and U.S. copyright law. Michael Snow Flight Stop Case The classic moral rights lawsuit in Canada surrounds the Michael Snow sculpture of geese attached to the ceiling of the Eaton Centre...
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...
A regular copyright audit ensures that your organization keeps records of your copyright-protected works and other intellectual property. If you haven't undertaken an audit this year, now is a great time to do so. Auditing your copyrights assists you in determining your non-tangible assets and may allow you an opportunity to explore new revenue from...
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...
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...
