1. Student Name Student Class
Copyright and the Law
Student Name
Student Class

2. Definition
A copyright provides legal protection to a written or an artistic work
Protected work may include images, symbols, novels, movies, songs, and software
A copyright protects expressions of ideas
Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, or systems

3. Exclusive Rights
A copyright gives its author exclusive rights to the use and duplication of a work for a designated time
The author may sell and/or give up a portion of that right
Give distribution rights to a publisher
Grant movie rights to a studio

4. Conveying Limited Rights
Software developers convey limited rights to the software through:
End User License Agreement
Grants full use to the software on one computer
Prohibits purchaser from copying, modifying, or selling the software
Site License
Permits an organization to run multiple copies of the software concurrently

5. Copyright Infringement
Occurs when a copyright is violated without permission of the owner
Unauthorized duplication or use of software
Unauthorized downloading and/or duplication of songs and movies
Involves stiff penalties
From the law
By your school

6. Software Piracy
Poses a unique problem because of the ease with which it is done
Results in:
Higher prices for legitimate licenses
Reduced levels of support
Delays in development of new versions
It’s not OK to borrow your friend’s Office CD for installation on your computer

7. Using Copyrighted Material
The copyright owner may place the work in the public domain, in which case the author is giving everyone the right to freely reproduce and distribute material
The “fair use exception” to the copyright law allows one to use a portion of a written or artistic such as the following:
Education
Non-profit
Critical review and commentary

8. Credit Your Sources Cite your references
Include a source text box on a slide
Create a site listing sources
Include hyperlinks to sources
Does not substitute for authorized use

9. For Additional Information
The United States Copyright Web site
The Business Software Alliance
The Copyright Web site