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 […]
Excuses for Not Getting Copyright Permission
Complying with copyright law takes copyright education, consistent application of the law and a go-to person such as a Copyright Officer to guide others in your library or business toward doing the right thing both legally and ethically. Many think it’s easier to make excuses for not getting copyright permission than it is to comply […]
A Simple Guide to Fair Use: How To Apply Fair Use to Your Copyright Scenarios
Understanding fair use in U.S. copyright law is essential for anyone using copyright-protected materials. Fair use is ambiguous and it can be overwhelming to apply it to your own situations. Inform yourself about the facts of fair use and how it works. Be an educated decision maker when determining whether fair use applies to your […]
Your Lawyer’s Role in Managing Copyright
Your lawyer’s role in managing copyright issues is key to your role in copyright management. Although most of your copyright and licensing issues are resolved without consulting in-house or outside counsel, it’s important to know when to reach out to a copyright lawyer. This article discusses both your and your lawyer’s role in managing copyright […]