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Copyright InfringementHow Can I Be Guilty Even Though Innocent?Copyright infringement is simply taking something produced by another (art, writing, music) and reproducing it. It need not be an exact or total reproduction. There does not need to be monetary gain as a result of reproducing the works. A copyright gives a number of rights to the owner of the work. This means there are a number or way a copyright can be infringed upon. These rights include...
With copyrights, the simple thing to do is not use other peoples work. If you have to, make sure and get permission. You will also have to give attribution or tell who the author is. It is that simple. Did you know that you could possibly be held liable if a defamatory statement was posted, even if your not aware of it. There is an even more innocent way of getting into trouble. It is called Innocent infringement.
Looking for Something Different? Custom Search What is Innocent Infringement?If your site allows posts as Blogs do or Web 2.0 posting to your site, a forum, chat room or even if you post something sent to you in good faith, you could be guilty of innocent infringement. You can be guilty even if you are unaware of the infringement. Click Here to learn if your at risk for innocent Infringement. Do you know the Other Website Legalities to Consider
Copyright FIYMyths and Misunderstandings If it does not have the copyright symbol or specifically say it is copyrighted, I can use it, right? Wrong Get caught and you will look like an April Fool. Every original work created privately after April 1, 1989 is protected, even if there is no notice. You will be infringing.A Copyright by Any Other Name The most common copyright symbol is the letter C inside a circle. On Mac's this can be found in the menu bar, under the heading Edit then in that drop down, Special Characters then under the heading Miscellaneous. There you will find the © along with the trademark registration symbol ® and the version of copyright that is sometimes used for things of an audio nature or the ℗ symbol. The proper way of displaying the copyright is "Copyright (Date) by (Name of author, artist or owner). When is it Not Copyright?If the author, artist or creator explicitly says that the creation is in the public domain. One writer actually puts "un-copyright" on his blog postings. Why give it away? Well, he has built an incredible following of over 150,000 visitors. This means that you have permission to use his work, it is truly copyright infringement free (but you still have to give attribution). From Copyright Infringement to how to Copyright Something |
What if It Happened to You?
How would you feel if someone took your hard work and started using it for themselves with out asking? How would you feel if you were a victim of copyright infringement? Anything that is created belongs to someone. Be a good citizen and don't steal. There are numerous copyright free works of art that you can use. These are spoken of as being in the public domain. All's Fair Use in Love and WarFair use is a legal concept that gives you, in some cases, the right to to copy something for your personal use. Recent court rulings have changed the way this is applied. Make sure your info is the latest and most up to date on this topic. We will have more on fair use and copyright infringement in the future. |
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