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copyrightlaws.com » Managing Copyright Issues in 2012Tips for those who use content and create and own content.

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Fair Use in the U.S. Copyright Act – Analysis and Interpretation provided in two new documents— Slaw

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New issue of The Copyright & New Media Law Newsletter. copyrightlaws.com » Copyright Law Commentary and Information

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Does your copyright symbol/notice need to include the year 2012? copyrightlaws.com » The International Copyright Symbol

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copyrightlaws.com » December 2011, LEH-Letter: Copyright, New Media Law & E-Commerce News

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copyrightlaws.com » Copyright in Ideas, Fashion and Newsletter Publisher Settlement

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copyrightlaws.com » Training in Copyright Laws Management; Certificate Program 2011-2012

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copyrightlaws.com » October 2011, LEH-Letter: Copyright, New Media Law & E-Commerce News

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copyrightlaws.com » 10 Myths About Canadian Copyright Law

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The Canadian government introduced on 29 September 2011, Bill C-11, An Act to Amend the Copyright Act. This bill is identical to Bill C-32 which was introduced in June 2010. Bill C-32 died in March 2011 when the Canadian government fell in a vote of no confidence. This is the 4th attempt at amending the 1924 Canadian Copyright Act in order to address newer ways in which we all create, distribute

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copyrightlaws.com » Copyright News and Information: How to Stay Current on copyright law with all of the information coming at us...

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copyrightlaws.com » Copyright Education – Australia Speaks

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copyrightlaws.com » Museums, Copyright and Licensing: Museums both Licensors and Licensees, new article examining the relevant issues.

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copyrightlaws.com » U.S. Copyright Office Article on Copyright Course in which we visited the U.S. Copyright Office.

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copyrightlaws.com » Digital Licensing, Clicking “I Agree”, E-Book & iPad LicensingSee several new articles on various aspects of licensing digital content in The Copyright & New Media Law Newsletter.

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copyrightlaws.com » Misconceptions about Licensing Electronic Content and E-Rights new article.

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copyrightlaws.com » Permissions and Licensing as focus in Copyright Laws Newsletter Newsletter wants your input.

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copyrightlaws.com » Copyright Law Myths and Facts: Test your Copyright Knowledge with a Quiz...

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copyrightlaws.com » Copyright risk management as key to copyright compliance – a short checklist

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Copyright and Ethics, Copyright and For-Profit Colleges by Donna L. Ferullo, Digital Rights Management for Museums by David Green, and The 112th U.S. Congress and Copyright by Anthony J. Roda, are topics in the current issue of The Copyright & New Media Law Newsletter, Volume 2011, Issue 1.

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copyrightlaws.com » Jobs with Copyright Functions @ Twitter, Amazon, Library of Congress and more

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copyrightlaws.com » WIPO World Intellectual Property Day 26 April 2011

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copyrightlaws.com » New Article on Obtaining Copyright Permission to Use Digital and Online Content

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I am no longer posting to this blog. All the content in this blog and much more is now at www.copyrightlaws.com. Specifically, visit the subject of COURSES to view upcoming online and in-person courses. Thank you for all your comments on this blog - and please visit us and post your comments at copyrightlaws.com. Lesley

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The online course, Copyright Education: Demystifying Copyright in your Enterprise (“CE”), will next be offered March 1 - 26, 2010. This course consists of 8 e-lessons and a private discussion blog. This course has been developed by Lesley Ellen Harris, Copyrightlaws.com. Registration is at www.acteva.com/go/copyright. Syllabus 1. Why Copyright Education Organizational Considerations 2.

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Libraries interested in special courses (which may lead to a Certificate in Copyright Management) -- consider the SLA Click University program. CCM 200 -- US Copyright Law Principles, begins February 16 2010. This is an online course with 3 live Webex sessions and a discussion list. Register at www.clickuniversity.com. Complete all 7 courses in 24 months and obtain a Certificate in Copyright

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Developing A Copyright Policy will next be offered from April 12 - May 7 2010. Register now at www.acteva.com/go/copyright. If you need a Copyright Policy, this course is for you. Over a 4 week period, you will have 8 e-lessons guiding you through the process of writing a Copyright Policy. Join your colleagues and Lesley Ellen Harris in discussions in the course blog. Complete your assignments

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I am participating in 2 CIL sessions this year: A302 - Licensing Content & Creative Commons 11:30 am - 12:15 pm on Wed April 14 2010 I will discuss licensing issues and strategies appropriate for libraries. My co-speaker Michael Sauers will discuss Creative Commons. Plenty of time for audience questions and discussions. W17 - Copyright Management 101 9:00 am - 12 pm on Thurs April 15 The

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Listen to the SLA Click University Virtual Open House on the Certificate in Copyright Management program at https://slaorg.webex.com/slaorg/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=13850527&rKey=1299f1d60dd6105e&act=pb

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The December 2009 issue of WIPO Magazine includes a number of stories on digital copyright issues including “Wikimedia Licensing Policy Change – A Conundrum”, “Is Sampling Always Copyright Infringement?” and “Legal Use of Digital Content – Making it Clear and Simple.” See: http://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/.

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I am considering developing a new course on copyright law for those who create, publish and distribute content. Some of the issues in this course include: - how do I protect my work? - do I need to use a copyright symbol? - how long does copyright last? - do I need to register my work? - how do I get permission to use content of others' in my work? - are there any free uses of content? - what

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In 2009, I taught a number of professional development courses on copyright and licensing to a variety of audiences (from librarians to government workers to photographers) in a variety of cities, including Annapolis (MD), College Station (TX), Lansdowne (VA), Toronto (Ontario), Washington (DC), and Copenhagen (Denmark). If you would like to schedule an in-person course, or online course

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Copyright Law for Canadian Librarians (“CLCL”), an advanced online course with 6 e-lessons, a discussion blog, and specific case studies relevant to day to day copyright situations in Canadian libraries, will be offered from January 18 to February 12, 2010.Course developed by Lesley Ellen Harris and offered through Copyrightlaws.com. Register at www.acteva.com/go/copyright.Syllabus:1. How

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Copyright Quiz 2.0Test your knowledge on international copyright principles.True or False?1. Copyright law is the same throughout the world. T F2. The leading copyright convention is the Berne Convention. T F3. All countries have the same copyright duration: life + 50 or fifty years after the author’s death. T F4. If you have permission to reproduce an image in one country, you may

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For those in DC and Maryland, please join me on an informal copyright presentation I am giving on April 20 2009 at 7 pm at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. No fee. The talk is geared towards the Annapolis Digital Photography Club.Lesley

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Copyright Quiz 1.0The purpose of this quiz is to test your knowledge on general copyright principles. Answers are at the bottom of this posting.True or False?T F 1. Copyright law protects ideas. T F 2. Copyright law protects all titles of books and movies. T F 3. Content on blogs and websites are in the public domain. T F 4. You need permission to summarize the ideas

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Digital Content Management (“DCM”)Advanced CourseSyllabus1. Understanding digital content Copyright Law2. The interplay between copyright law and digital content 3. Specific digital copyright Issues 4. The relevancy of international copyright law 5. Technology and licensed contentLicensing Issues6. What are digital rights or electronic rights? 7. How to license digital content 8. Learning to

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Developing a Copyright Compliance PolicyA copyright policy can serve a variety of functions, from determining who owns works created during employment, to explaining your licenses, to establishing a procedure for clearing permissions in copyright-protected works. Generally speaking, a copyright policy is a summary of copyright management procedures for your organization. Depending on the

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So many courses to choose from! How does one decide? Consider your level of copyright knowledge, your available time, your budget, scheduling, whether you prefer to receive e-tutorials, or prefer online discussions, and whether you will engage in assigned work.Information professionals may consider the 7 course program offered by the Special Library Association and Copyrightlaws.com. Each

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Copyright Education: Demystifying Copyright in your Enterprise (“CE”)Advanced CourseSyllabus1. Why Copyright EducationOrganizational Considerations2. Copyright Education Leadership3. Evaluating Copyright Issues in Your Enterprise4. Preparing a Copyright Education PlanImplementing A Copyright Education Program5. Developing Content for your Copyright Education6. Format of Copyright Education7.

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Digital Licensing Online (“DLO”)Advanced CourseSyllabus1. When to license2. “Industry standards” in licenses3. Three steps to a license arrangement4. Do you need a licensing policy?5. Global issues6. Key concepts in licensing agreements7. Legal concepts in licensing agreements8. Key digital licensing clauses, Part I (preamble, parties, definitions, content covered by the agreement)9. Key digital

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Managing Copyright Issues (“MCI”)Advanced CourseSyllabus1. Why manage your copyright issues?General Management Issues2. Centralizing copyright3. Understanding copyright principles4. Copyright in the global context5. Copyright law and digital media6. Valuing copyright Using Copyright-Protected Materials7. Permissions procedures 8. Copyright risk management Licensing9. Negotiating permissions and

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Copyrightlaws.com first began offering online courses in 2002 -- Digital Licensing Online -- based on the book by Lesley Ellen Harris, Licensing Digital Content (ALA Editions, www.licensingdigitalcontent.blogspot.com) By the end of 2007, more than 6,000 people had enrolled in one or more of our 8 courses (listed below) and are now Copyrightlaws.com Alumni.Our courses are taught directly through

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Canadian Copyright Law (CCL)A Primer on Canadian Copyright LawSyllabus1. Understanding intellectual property 2. History of Canadian copyright law3. Criteria for copyright protection (e.g., originality, fixation)4. How to obtain copyright protection5. How does international copyright protection work?6. What is protected by copyright?7. Who owns copyright?8. The duration of copyright9. Rights

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