Melanie Fries

What are copyright laws? Protect the authors of “original works of authorship including: – Literary, dramatic, musical, artistic & other intellectual works

Copyright Laws cont. Protection exists from the moment a work is created. Copyright immediately becomes property of the creator. What cannot be protected?

Physical ownership of an item is not the same as owning a copyright! First Sale Doctrine

Section 109 of the Copyright Act Ownership of a physical copy of a copyright-protected work permits lending, reselling, disposing, etc., of the item

Copyright Duration Normally lasts from the moment of creation to 70 years after the author’s death.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Passed in 1998 Address issues related to digital copyright Protects digital content by: – forbidding circumvention of digital protections – protecting copyright management information DMCA: US Copyright Office Summary

Public Domain Comprises all works that are either no longer protected by copyright or never were – Created before 1923 not copyright protected (public domain) – Created after 1989 protected by copyright laws

Three Elements of Copyright 1.The symbol © (the letter C in a circle), the word "Copyright" or the abbreviation "Copr." 2.The year when the work was first created. 3.The name of the owner of the copyright. Example: © 2005 John Doe

Copyright Infringement reproducing, republishing or redistributing the work of a copyright holder without permission copyright holder may sue for compensation – Court-ordered compensation may include damages such as lost profits from the infringing activity or statutory damages ranging from $250 to $150,000, plus attorneys' fees, for each infringing copy

Fair Use Intended to allow the use of copyright- protected works for commentary, parody, news reporting, research and education Not all uses in an academic context are automatically considered fair use!

TEACH Act Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act Signed by President Bush on November 2, 2002 Product of discussion and negotiation among academic institutions, publishers, library organizations and Congress

TEACH Act Amended sections 110(2) and 112(f) of the U.S. Copyright Act. balance the perspectives of both copyright owners and content users provide guidance for today's academic institutions

TEACH Act Instructors may use a wider range of works in distance learning environments. Students may participate in distance learning sessions from virtually any location. All participants enjoy greater latitude when it comes to storing, copying and digitizing materials.

Teacher Responsibilities Help students learn about the value of created works and develop respect for the creators Teach students to request permission when in doubt about the status of a particular work Teach students how to request permission

Conclusion Teachers should stay up-to-date with new copyright laws Students should be aware of the proper ways to use items which are copyrighted

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