Transcript Copyright… What is that? Agenda  What is copyright  What can be copyrighted  How long does copyright last  What is public domain  What.

Copyright…
What is that?
Agenda
 What
is copyright
 What can be copyrighted
 How long does copyright last
 What is public domain
 What is fair use
What is Copyright…
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A form on intellectual property. A copyright is
the exclusive right given to the author of a
work to reproduce, distribute, display, license
or perform the work. This will include words,
music, video, sound, pictures, architecture,
etc.
Copyright allows authors, musicians, artists,
etc. to make money on their labor. It also
prevents others from taking their work for free
and prevents people from altering the work
without permission.
What can be copyrighted…
 Literary
Works
 Musical Works
 Dramatic Works
 Choreographic Works
 Pictorial, Graphic and Sculptural Works
 Motion Pictures and AV
 Sound Recordings
 Architectural Works
What does Copyright not
protect…
 Copyright
does not protect facts, ideas,
systems or methods of operation.
How long does copyright
last…
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The term of copyright for a particular work
depends on several factors; this includes on
whether it has been published and when.
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Works created after January 1st 1978, copyright
protection lasts for the life of the author plus an
additional 70 years
For an anonymous work, a pseudonymous work, or a
work for hire, the copyright will last for the term of 95
years from the year it was first published or a term of
120 years from the year of creation, depending on
what comes first
For works published prior to 1978, the term will vary
depending on several factors, see Chapter 3 of the
Copyright Act.
What is public domain…
 Public
domain is generally defined as
consisting of works that are either
ineligible for copyright protection or with
expired copyrights. Works in public
domain may be used freely without the
permission of the author or former
copyright owner. Everything published
before 1923 is in the public domain.
What is fair use…
 In
the general sense, a fair use is any
copying of copyrighted material done for
a limited and transformative purpose;
such as the use of material for criticism,
comment, news reporting and teaching.
 Limitations do apply. This includes
consideration of the purpose, nature,
amount and substantiality. As well as the
effect of the use on potential value of
work.
What is fair use cont.…
 The
distinction between fair use and
infringement may be unclear and not
easily defined. There is no specific number
of words, lines, or not that may safely be
taken without permission. Acknowledging
the source of the copyrighted material
does not substitute for obtaining
permission.
What to do, what to do…
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The safest course is always to get permission
from the copyright owner before using
copyrighted material. The Copyright Office
cannot give permission.
When it is impracticable to obtain permission,
use of copyrighted material should be
avoided unless the doctrine of fair use would
clearly apply to the situation. The Copyright
Office can neither determine if a certain use
may be considered fair use nor advise on
possible copyright violations. If there is any
doubt consult an attorney.
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