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.
Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines is a unique hands-on eight-lesson eTutorial where you complete a draft Copyright Policy or Guidelines. Having trouble writing a copyright policy or guidelines? Not sure how to start your copyright compliance document? Need encouragement and feedback to complete your copyright policy or guidelines draft? This is the course for…
Sharing and republishing content happens all the time on the internet. However, you need to keep copyright law in mind when sharing and republishing content you don’t own. Below are six essential facts about copyright law, plus six tips for staying on the right side of it whenever sharing and republishing articles, images and presentations…
Copyright compliance is a core value of all types of businesses. This post sets out eight things you can do for copyright compliance. All organizations and businesses need to carefully monitor how they legally use the content of others (third-party content), and how they mitigate their copyright infringement risks. How to Ensure Copyright Compliance Is there an…
This article discusses copyright and using Google images. Google images is a search engine. In general, you should assume that all images are protected by copyright unless and until you find out otherwise. For free weekly copyright tips, subscribe to our weekly copyright email. Have You Found the Perfect Image on Google? How many times…
This copyright compliance checklist will help lower your copyright infringement risks. What items on this list are you doing? What new items can you add to your copyright compliance initiatives? Copyright Compliance Checklist Permissions and Licenses 1. Check all licenses for electronic content to determine if any expired at the end of 2017. Do you…
You may have an international copyright issue without realizing it. Many copyright issues that appear to be national copyright issues are in fact international copyright issues. Understanding your own country’s copyright laws is most important, but understanding how copyright treaties and international copyright law works is also essential when publishing content or using content online….
This article provides you with six essential tips for legally using images to help you minimize your copyright risks and lower your risks of copyright infringement. When selecting images, research their copyright status and obtain copyright permissions as necessary. Be Copyright Compliant by Following These 6 Tips for Legally Using Images Images are the new…
Copyright law 101 discusses the various areas of intellectual property (IP). Each type of IP protects a different kind of creation with its own special rules. Enhance your copyright literacy with this overview of copyright law. Copyright Law 101 Copyright is, literally, the “right to copy.” Copyright is comprised of a bundle of exclusive rights,…
A written copyright document such as a copyright policy or guidelines can help keep your copyright infringement risks to a minimum. Here are some tips on how to draft the best copyright compliance policy, so it’s as focused and effective as possible. Consider Why You Need a Copyright Policy or Guidelines More and more for-…
This article teaches you how to contact a copyright owner to obtain permission to use their copyright-protected work. It also sets out a copyright permissions sample letter. If you’re including images on your blog or using articles in a seminar, you may need to obtain copyright permission. Learn how to contact a copyright owner and…
Complying with copyright law takes copyright education, consistent application of the law and a person (e.g., Copyright Officer) to guide others in your library or business towards doing the right thing both legally and ethically. Many think it’s easier to have an excuse not to obtain copyright permission than it is to comply with the copyright…
In this article, you’ll learn why a copyright compliance policy or guidelines or best practices document would benefit your library or organization. Our tips for developing a copyright policy will guide you through the process of writing (or rewriting) your own. Developing a Copyright Compliance Policy or Guidelines for Your Library or Organization A copyright compliance…
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