Basics of Copyright Law

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Two rationals 1. Utilitarian aim is it provides incentives to create new materials, and 2. The law protects the author's rights for attribution and preservation of the integrity of the work.

This law provides needed monetary support for people who create intellectual property.

Copyright law only protects companies’ products—for example, Walt Disney’s fims.

What is the purpose ofcopyright law?

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There are two primary purposes for copyright law:Utilitarian rationale is that this law will incentivize people to create new materialAuthor's right to attribution and preserving their intellectual property. Copyright provides exclusive rights to creators so they can control the use of their works.

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It would be best if you mailed your idea to yourself in order to receive copyright protection.

You do not need to register your work for copyright protection. A work is automatically protected when it is fixed in a tangible medium.

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A specialized lawyer is needed to fill out the paperwork and to make sure your work is not already copyrighted.

How do you receive copyright protection?

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Works are under copyright protection when it is fixed in a tangible medium. A tangible form can be when you write, paint, or upload your intellectual property to the internet.

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Text source: "Special note about additional exclusive rights" and “Distinguishing Copyright from Other Types of Intellectual Property” is from unit 2.1 Copyright Basics of the June 2020 Creative Commons Certification for Educators and Librarians, by Creative Commons, licensed CC BY 4.0. Text source: "How to Register a Trademark (Canada): Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights – What’s the Difference?" by TheTrademarkGroup. CC BY 3.0. Text source: “Acquiring Essential Knowledge” is from unit 2.3 Public Domain of the June 2020 Creative Commons Certification for Educators and Librarians, by Creative Commons, licensed CC BY 4.0.

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Are there other types of intellectual property rights that are not part of copyright law?

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These are works that have been created by a large group of individuals.

Works that are in the public domain are not protected by copyright law. Works in the public domain are open for anyone to copy, adapt, and share.

Public domain works are works that are trendy and can be found all over the world.

What does it mean when a work is in the public domain?

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Below are ways a work becomes part of the public domain: 1. The Copyright expires 2. The work is not entitled to copyright protection. Examples: works produced by government, facts, ideas 3. Creators dedicate their works to the public domain. Creators can accomplish this by using creative commons licensing tools for a CCO license. 4. Failed to comply with formalities needed to maintain Copyright. Today, there are no formal requirements.

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It provides clarity on how you can use others works but it limits the uses of works.

Does not provided clarity because it uses guidelines, and courts determine what is "fair use". This allows for new uses of copyrighted works.

Text source: “Acquiring Essential Knowledge” is from unit 2.4 Exceptions and Limitations to Copyright of the June 2020 Creative Commons Certification for Educators and Librarians by Creative Commons, licensed CC BY 4.0.

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Two concepts that provided limitations and exceptions to copyright law we will call them flexible guidelines and list of exceptions. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Match the discprition below left with the concept below right.

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Can I use copyrighted work without permission?

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More about exceptions and limitations to copyright Berne Convention, adopted in 1886, first established the concept of “fair use” through a 3-step-test. This is a roadmap or guide to be followed by countries when making limitations and exceptions in their copyright laws. Japan is a country that lists specific activities were copyright can be excluded. In the U.S., the federal court determines fair use using a four-factor test. These factors are: 1. Purpose and Character of use 2. Nature of copyrighted work 3. Amount and Substantiality of a portion taken 4. The effect upon the potential market

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