1. CopyrightCopyright 2011

2. Copyright—Must meet the following criteria: Original Tangible— on paper, tape or CD Must be: Literary Works Software Musical score Dramatic Performance Choreography Pictures/graphics Sculptural/paintings Motion pictures & other audio/visuals Sound recordings Architectural material—after 11/30/90

3. Copyright Can not copyright just an idea—it must be recorded on paper. Copyrights are recorded with the Copyright office in the Library of Congress. Can not register names, titles, slogans as a copyright—this is a trademark. Trademarks are recorded with the U. S. Patent & Trademark Office.

4. Copyright Do not have to file any forms or register to own the copyright to something you create. However, most people do apply for their own protection.

5. To use copyrighted materials: Get permission from copyright holder Infringement—using material without permission Fair use—use of copyright works for school reports and projects. Must give credit to copyright holder.

6. Fair Use Teachers Students News reporters/journalists Movie critics

7. How long does a copyright last? Life of owner plus 70 years Can be public domain for anybody to use after this term expires. Ex: Old McDonald had a farm. Happy Birthday to you—copyrighted song

8. Plagiarism Claiming to be the author of somebody else’s ideas

9. Parody Comical distortion of original work Covered under Fair Use