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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.
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 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.
Do you use images in presentations? 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 an entire module on legally using images. Are...
Orphan works in Canada may be used even if you haven't obtained permission to use them if you get a license under the Canadian Copyright Act's unlocatable copyright owners provision. How does that compare with other countries? The U.K. Copyright Act also has a provision to obtain an orphan works license. The U.S. has no...
Are all U.S. government works in the public domain? It's a misconception that all U.S. government works (maps, brochures, reports, etc.) are in the public domain. In order to understand which U.S. government works are protected by copyright and which are not, you need to know three things. The general rule is that works created...
A regular copyright audit ensures that your organization keeps records of your copyright-protected works and other intellectual property. Auditing your copyrights assists you in determining your non-tangible assets and may allow you an opportunity to explore new revenue from these assets. Need to learn more about copyright before undertaking your audit? Then see our online...
Your lawyer's role in managing copyright issues is key to your role in copyright management. Although most of your copyright and licensing issues are resolved without consulting in-house or outside counsel, it's important to know when to reach out to a copyright lawyer. This article discusses both your and your lawyer's role in managing copyright...
Copyrightlaws.com is excited to share Adam Weissman’s article, “Who Owns Your Social Media Content?”, with his tips for understanding the fine print about who owns your social media content. Mr. Weissman is a musician and performer and has a law practice in New York where he represents a wide range of clients in the arts, media and...
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...
How can you lower copyright risks? Lowering copyright infringement risks is a goal of every library, organization and business. This article provides tips for identifying your copyright risks when using third-party content, and keeping those risks to a minimum. Copyright Risk Management Checklist When Using Third-Party Content Applying copyright law to the use of third-party content...
