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9 December 2022

U.S. Copyright Law Resources

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A Simple Guide to U.S. Copyright Law

U.S. copyright resources are available all over the internet and it can be intimidating trying to weed through all of the choices. Below we provide a great starting place to increase your U.S. copyright knowledge. You will find these resources helpful whether you're researching the duration of copyright and when works enter the public domain, if fair use applies to your particular situation, or how to legally share and republish online content.

We recommend you begin by reading our Simple Guide to U.S. Copyright Law and downloading our free U.S. copyright law primer with five essential facts and tips. The simple guide covers:

  • The legal background of copyright law
  • When the U.S. Copyright Act was first enacted
  • The role of the U.S. Copyright Office
  • General copyright principles on ownership, rights and limitations, duration, copyright protection criteria (e.g.,originality, minimal creativity, fixation, publication and registration), and using the copyright symbol

You may also enjoy our article Clarifying Misinformation About U.S. Copyright Law

The U.S. Copyright Office also has excellent resources for primary research.

Specific Issues in our U.S. Copyright Resources

Take a look at our other guides and articles that deal with a myriad of U.S. copyright issues. Also search Copyrightlaws.com for articles on various copyright issues.

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International Copyright Law, Licensing and Managing Copyright Issues

To understand and apply copyright law in your U.S.-based organization or when using U.S. copyright materials outside of the U.S., you'll need a general understanding of international copyright law, licensing electronic content and generally how to manage copyright risks and make sound copyright decisions.

Search through our many plain English copyright and licensing resources and consider enrolling yourself or a group of colleagues in one of our individual copyright courses or certificate programs. All of our courses are relevant to U.S. individuals and organizations and those using U.S. content from outside the U.S.

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