Five Tips for Risk Management
One of the questions we are asked most often here at Copyrightlaws.com is how to determine whether exceptions in the XYZ copyright act apply to an individual’s uses. After first reminding the individual that we cannot give legal advice, we often have to resort to the following response: It depends on your situation and your […]
Managing Copyright in Education: Five Top Tips
One of the topics we’re often asked about is how to manage copyright when working in the field of education. While ultimately decisions will be heavily based on which country’s copyright laws apply, some high-level tips and tricks are applicable regardless of where you live and work. Please bear that in mind as you read […]
A Simple Guide to Fair Dealing: How To Apply Fair Dealing to Your Copyright Scenarios
Understanding fair dealing in Canadian copyright law is essential for anyone using copyright-protected materials. Fair dealing is intentionally ambiguous, and it can be overwhelming to apply it to your own situations. Inform yourself about the facts of fair dealing and how it works. Be an educated decision maker when determining whether fair dealing applies to […]
A Simple Guide to Canadian Copyright Law
Canadian Copyright Law: The Basics Anyone dealing with issues related to copyright and licensing in Canada, whether creators or users of copyright-protected materials, needs a basic understanding of Canadian copyright law. What rights are covered under copyright? Who owns copyright in a work? And how long does copyright last? This simple guide to Canadian copyright […]
About Erin Gurski, CEO
Erin Gurski, MA, has been the owner and CEO of Copyrightlaws.com since its Founder, Lesley Ellen Harris, retired in July of 2023. Erin is a copyright consultant and educator who has worked in the copyright sector for over a decade. She has worked with Copyrightlaws.com as a TA since 2019 helping to teach courses on […]
What Is the Public Domain?
What’s in the public domain? Public domain is a frequently used term in copyright parlance, yet it isn’t defined in copyright statutes. This article provides insight into when content is in the public domain under copyright law, from both the U.S. and international copyright law perspectives. This information will help guide you determine when you need […]
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization Course
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization is a self-paced eTutorial with: This eTutorial will be available all year long. Registration is now open! Registration Fee: $239 US Register Now! Working on your own schedule in our easy-to-use online learning system, you’ll have access to the course materials for four […]
Copyright Permissions: Understanding Layers of Rights
When obtaining permission to use copyright-protected works, it’s important to understand the layers of rights in those works. This article examines examples of works with multiple layers of underlying rights, from more complicated works such as films, music, and multimedia works to a simple translation of a book. It also provides tips for obtaining permission […]
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Creative Commons Licenses: How to Choose the Best CC License
Creative Commons licenses allow copyright owners to license their works under terms and conditions they choose. Learn how to choose the best CC license.