3 Commonly Misunderstood U.S. Copyright Concepts
Misinformation about U.S. copyright law is unfortunately common, despite the abundance of resources available on this subject. Three commonly misunderstood U.S. copyright principles that often require clarification are: The discussion below assists in clarifying misinformation about U.S. copyright law. Need more in-depth knowledge on U.S. copyright law? See the Copyright Leadership Certificate program. What’s the Reason these […]
The International Copyright Symbol
A copyright symbol informs others that copyright exists in your work. It also indicates that those who use (or want to use) your intellectual property should obtain permission from you. This article provides: Why You Should Use the International Copyright Symbol Some people believe that if a work doesn’t bear a copyright symbol, then that […]
How To Get a Copyright
When it comes to how to get a copyright, you don’t need to do anything! That’s the best thing about obtaining copyright protection: it’s automatic in close to 200 countries around the world. For example, it’s automatic in the U.S. and Canada, and it’s automatic in Australia, France, India, Nigeria, and Slovenia. Take a photograph, […]