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Copyrightlaws.com's primer/refresher course Canadian Copyright Law includes 17 lessons including a final self-marking quiz. Canadian Copyright Law is 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...
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization is a self-paced eTutorial with: A wealth of tips on how to transform your workplace copyright compliance culture Copyright awareness ideas you can immediately implement to lower the risk of copyright infringement in your organization Begins 4 November 2020. Register Now! Each of...
There are two perspectives to legally using images in libraries: Use of images by library staff and patrons Understanding how copyright pertains to images, educating staff and patrons about this, and creating a copyright culture in your library Are You Legally Using Images in Your Library? The following are common ways libraries use images where...
World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated each year on 26 April. The 2020 theme is Innovate for a Green Future. Before you start celebrating, get up to speed on the meaning of intellectual property. And due to COVID-19, WIPO has compiled a great list of virtual activities for World IP Day 2020. You may also...
COVID-19 and Copyright Resources COVID-19 has changed everything in our lives, including the way we live, work and interact with each other. In the world of intellectual property, namely copyright, it has created some unique circumstances under which we use copyright-protected materials. Highly publicized situations of using copyright materials under time-sensitve circumstances during this crisis...
Lesley Ellen Harris, JD, is the founder and CEO of Copyrightlaws.com. Lesley is a copyright consultant, published author, copyright blogger and educator. Her areas of expertise include U.S. and Canadian copyright law, international copyright law, and licensing digital content. I feel honored to take a course with Ms. Harris whose name seemingly turns up wherever I...
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 Next offering...
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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 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 make of your...
Pi isn't protected by copyright law, and neither is pie. Read more to understand what copyright law does and doesn't protect.
Our online course Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request is a comprehensive overview of the permissons request process and best practices.
Copyrightlaws.com is delighted to introduce our second Copyright Specialist in Residence, Lauren Bourdages, from February to April 2020. Meet Lauren Bourdages Lauren will bring her own unique perspective to the Copyright Specialist in Residence role. She's currently the Copyright and Reserves Supervisor at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she's part of the go-to copyright team on...
The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances protects performers in audiovisual performances such as films, TV series and musicals. The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances As of 2012, performers in audiovisual works have a treaty of their own, and it has now entered into force as of 28 April 2020 (see below). On 26 June 2012,...
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. We're happy to assist you in selecting an online copyright course to meet...
Do your digital license agreements and licensing myths lead to frustrations? Our Simple Guide to Licensing Electronic Resources can help.
Understanding fair use in U.S. copyright law is essential for anyone using copyright-protected materials. Fair use is ambiguous and it can be overwhelming to apply it to your own situations. Inform yourself about the facts of fair use and how it works. Be an educated decision maker when determining whether fair use applies to your...
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 notion of automatic protection The use of the copyright symbol, © Copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office The discussion below assists in clarifying misinformation about...
Copyrightlaws.com is delighted to introduce our first Copyright Specialist in Residence, Erin Gurski, from October 2019 to January 2020. Erin brought her unique perspective to Copyrightlaws.com. She's the Coordinator and Licensing Agent for Copyright Visual Arts in Ottawa, Canada. Erin was previously the Copyright Officer and Advisor of Intellectual Property at the Canadian Museum of...
Creative Commons licenses allow copyright owners to license their works under terms and conditions they choose. Learn how to choose the best CC license.
