Copyright law for middle school students

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Copyright Law

for middle school students1

I am not a lawyer.

I am a middle school teacher.2

Copyright Unit Agenda1. What is a copyright?2. What do you have to do to get a copyright?3. What can be copyrighted?4. What cannot be copyrighted?5. How do you warn others that you intend to enforce

your copyright?6. Why would you register your copyright?7. What are the four exceptions to the copyright law?8. What is the “public domain”?9. What is “fair use”?10. What is “parody”?

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Copyright Law

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Copyright LawBefore we begin:

There are four important exceptions to the copyright law.

We will learn about the exceptions.

First, though, we’ll learn what copyright is…

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Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

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Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

(That’s it. Write it down.)

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Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s

stuff!8

Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!Can you copy a photograph of Beyoncé from

the Internet and put it in your PowerPoint about the French Revolution?

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Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!Can you copy a photograph of Beyoncé from

the Internet and put it in your PowerPoint about the French Revolution?

NO!10

Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

Can you download a song from YouTube by “One Direction” and save

it to your computer?

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Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

Can you download a song from YouTube by “One Direction” and save

it to your computer?

NO!12

Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

Can you copy a DVD movie that you bought at Wal-Mart so you can give the copy to an orphanage in Brazil?

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Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

Can you copy a DVD movie that you bought at Wal-Mart so you can give the copy to an orphanage in Brazil?

NO!14

Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

Can you photocopy a chapter from an expensive college textbook and give it

to a fellow student?

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Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

Can you photocopy a chapter from an expensive college textbook and give it

to a fellow student?

NO!16

Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s

stuff!17

Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

(That’s it. Write it down.)

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exceptions to copyright law

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exceptions to copyright law

2041.You have permission from the creator

2.Work is in the “Public

Domain”3. Work of the U.S.

government4. “Fair Use”

What is a Copyright?

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What is a Copyright?

Your exclusive right to use what you have created.

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What is a Copyright?

Your exclusive right to use what you have created.

No one else can ever use what you create without your permission.

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What is a Copyright?

Your exclusive right to use what you have created.

No one else can ever use what you create without your permission.

This is your right—like the right to free speech.

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What is a Copyright?

Your exclusive right to use what you have created.

No one else can ever use what you create without your permission.

This is your right—like the right to free speech.

This right is called a copyright.

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CopyrightWhen you create something, you automatically own the copyright to your creation.

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CopyrightYou have the right to make copies of your work.

No one else can use your creation without your permission.

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Automatic CopyrightYou don’t have to do anything to have your work “copyrighted”.

The instant you create something, it is “copyrighted”.

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ExamplesLet’s look at just 8 examples of things you might have already created and you already own the copyright…

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CopyrightWhen you take a photograph, that is your photograph.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

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CopyrightWhen you take a photograph, that is your photograph.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use the photograph you took without your permission.

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CopyrightWhen you create a poem, that is your poem.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use your poem without your permission.

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CopyrightWhen you create a new cartoon character, that is your character.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use your character without your permission.

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CopyrightWhen you paint a picture, that is your painting.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use your painting without your permission.

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CopyrightWhen you write an essay, that is your essay.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use your essay without your permission.

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CopyrightWhen you write a song, that is your song.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use your song without your permission.

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CopyrightWhen you write a play, that is your play.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use your play without your permission.

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Copyright

When you make a film, that is your film.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use the picture you took without your permission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCBWQvwnUTU38

Copyright

When you make a film, that is your film.

You automatically own the copyright to it.

No one can use the picture you took without your permission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCBWQvwnUTU39

Copyright Example

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Copyright ExampleOn April 27, 2006 Mr. Mannie Garcia took this photograph at an event about bringing awareness to the war in Darfur.

Mr. Garcia’s photograph

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Without Mr. Garcia’s permission, Mr. Shepard Fairly used Mr. Garcia’s photograph to create a famous poster.

Mr. Garcia’s photograph

Mr. Fairly’s poster42

Mr. Garcia, the photographer, sued

Mr. Fairly, the poster maker.

Mr. Garcia’s photograph

Mr. Fairly’s poster43

Copyright ExampleMr. Fairly agreed to pay Mr. Garcia an amount of

money that remains “confidential”.

Mr. Garcia’s photograph Mr. Fairly’s poster

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama_%22Hope%22_poster44

Copyright ExampleYou can’t use other people’s creations

without their permission.

Mr. Garcia’s photograph Mr. Fairly’s poster

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama_%22Hope%22_poster45

What is wrong with this cartoon?

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Copyright law is

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FEDERAL law not state law

Where is the copyright law?

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The copyright law is so important, it is in the US Constitution—the highest law in the land.

Where is the copyright law?

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Article 1, section 8: Congress shall have the power…to promote the progress of scienceand useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.

Why do we have copyright laws?

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Why do we have copyright laws?

Two reasons:1. To give creators

an incentive to create

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Why do we have copyright laws?

Two reasons:1. To give creators

an incentive to create

Why work so hard if someone else can copy your work,

sell the copies,keep the money,

and you get nothing?

http://www.brianmoneypenny.com/index.php?main_page=page_352

Why do we have copyright laws?Two reasons:

1. Give creators an incentive to create2. Promote progress of art and literature

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Why do we have copyright laws?Two reasons:

1. Give creators an incentive to create2. Promote progress of art and literature

Society benefits from new,

creative, and innovative art.

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What is a Copyright?Only you (or someone you give permission to) can:

1. Make copies of your work2. Distribute copies of your work3. Perform your work4. Recreate your work in a new medium

(for example, no one can make a movie based on your book without your permission)

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What is a Copyright?If you create a dance routine, Beyoncé cannot use it without your permission.

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What is a Copyright?If you create a dance routine, Beyoncé cannot use it without your permission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1LCYoH3GwQ57

What you can copyright…Things you create—called “fixed tangible works

of original authorship” in copyright law.

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What you can copyright…Things you create—called “fixed tangible works

of original authorship” in copyright law.

http://www.griotscircleofmarylandinc.org/home.htm59

What you can copyright…Things you create—called “fixed tangible works

of original authorship” in copyright law.

http://www.brianmoneypenny.com/index.php?main_page=page_3http://www.griotscircleofmarylandinc.org/home.htm60

What you can copyright…Can a comic strip be copyrighted?

http://www.caribexams.org/node/82161

What you can copyright…Can a comic strip be copyrighted?

http://www.caribexams.org/node/821

Of course!

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What you can copyright…Examples:• Written works• Musical works, including any accompanying words• Dramatic works, including any accompanying music• Pantomimes and Choreographic works• Pictures, Drawings, and Sculptures• Motion Pictures and other audiovisual works• Sound recordings• Architectural works

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Not all things you “create” can be copyrighted:

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You cannot copyright…• Names• Titles• Facts• Ideas• Short phrases• Blank forms

• Ingredient lists• Familiar symbols• Anything not fixed in

a tangible form (for example, a classroom speech that has not been recorded or written down)

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Can you copyright a tattoo?

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Can you copyright a tattoo?

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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/06/hangover-tattoo-dispute-ed-helms-hangover-2-tattoo.html68

5 QUESTIONS:

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1. I want to name my rock band “Mud on Mars”.

Can I copyright my band’s name?

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1. I want to name my rock band “Mud on Mars”.

Can I copyright my band’s name?

No, you cannot copyright a name.You can, though, trademark your band’s name.

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2. The yearbook wants to list the titles of the top ten books read

throughout the year.Can they list the titles without

violating copyright laws?

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2. The yearbook wants to list the titles of the top ten books read

throughout the year.Can they list the titles without

violating copyright laws?

Yes, titles cannot be copyrighted.Anyone can use a title without permission.

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3. Is a kindergartener'sfinger paintings

protected by copyright laws?

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3. Is a kindergartener'sfinger paintings

protected by copyright laws?

Yes, of course.

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4. If you write an essay for your English class, who owns the copyright?

a) The school, because it was a school assignment

b) The teacher, because he/she assigned itc) Youd) Your parents, because you are under 18

years old

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4. If you write an essay for your English class, who owns the copyright?

a) The school, because it was a school assignment

b) The teacher, because he/she assigned itc) Youd) Your parents, because you are under 18

years old

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5. True or False: If you buy a painting, you also own the copyright

to the painting, and you can make and sell photographs of it.

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5. True or False: If you buy a painting, you also own the copyright

to the painting, and you can make and sell photographs of it.

False.Just because you buy a painting

doesn’t mean you own the copyright to it. The creator still owns the

copyright.79

End of 5 QUESTIONS

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How to warn others of your copyright

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How to warn others of your copyright

Add three items to your work:1. The © symbol2. The year you made the creation3. Your name

© 2017 Mark Lushenko

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You COULD register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, but why should you?

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You COULD register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, but why should you?

• You must have a registered copyright before you can start a lawsuit

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You COULD register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, but why should you?

• You must have a registered copyright before you can start a lawsuit

• The registration helps prove your copyright exists

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You COULD register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, but why should you?

• You must have a registered copyright before you can start a lawsuit

• The registration helps prove your copyright exists• If you register your creation within 3 months of

its creation and you win the lawsuit, the infringer will have to pay for your lawyer

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Four important exceptions to copyright law…

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”3. U.S. Government creations4. “Fair Use”

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Four important exceptions to copyright law…

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”3. U.S. Government creations4. “Fair Use”

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Write down these four exceptions to the copyright law.

Four important exceptions to copyright law…

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”3. U.S. Government creations4. “Fair Use”

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Two ways to get the creator’s permission

1. You have communicated with the creator and can prove they gave you permission

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Two ways to get the creator’s permission

1. You have communicated with the creator and can prove they gave you permission

2. The creator has granted a “Creative Commons” permission

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Creative Commons permissions

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Creative Commons permission examples:

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= you can use, but give creator credit

Creative Commons permission examples:

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= you can use, but give creator credit

= you can use, but you can’t get money by using (non-commercial use)

Creative Commons permission examples:

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= you can use, but give creator credit

= you can use, but you can’t get money by using (non-commercial use)

= you can use and change, but you must share your work too (share alike)

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Four important exceptions to copyright law…

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”3. U.S. Government creations4. “Fair Use”

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Your right to copy (your “copyright”) does not last forever.

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After a time, your creation will fall from copyright protected…

copyright protected

copyright protection does not last forever

copyright protection does not last forever

After a time, your creation will fall from copyright protected…

into the public domain.

Public Domain

copyright protected

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copyright protection does not last forever

After a time, your creation will fall from copyright protected…

into the public domain. Then anyone can use it.

Public Domain

copyright protected

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What is and is not in the“Public Domain” can be

very complex

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Public DomainPublic Domain

What is and is not in the“Public Domain” can be

very complex

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What is and is not in the“Public Domain” can be

very complex

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For us, things in the Public Domain are simply…

Works in the “Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

Public Domain

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“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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Anyone can make a movie from this book without permission

Any book publishing company can publish this book without permission

“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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Why has Sherlock Holmes been in more movies and television shows than any other human character in history?

Source: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2012/5/sherlock-holmes-awarded-title-for-most-portrayed-literary-human-character-in-film-tv-41743/

“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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Why has Sherlock Holmes been in more movies and television shows than any other human character in history?

He’s in the “Public Domain” and

FREE to use!

“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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“Public Domain”:1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

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Generally, works made before 1923 are not copyrighted. Anyone can use them.

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Careful! The Tarzan of the Apes copyright has expired, but the trademark TARZAN lasts forever and is owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. will sue if you use their trademark character without permission.

http://www.erbzine.com/mag21/2162.html119

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Generally, works made before 1923 are not copyrighted. Anyone can use them.

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Careful! The poem “Yankee Doodle” is in the public domain, but this sheet music is owned by the person who wrote it down.

Simple definition of works in the “Public Domain”:

1. Works created before 19232. Works created by someone who has been dead

for over 70 years.

Public Domain

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How long does copyright protection last?

In general, copyright protection lasts forthe life of the creator, plus 70 years

Public Domain123

How long does copyright protection last?

In general, copyright protection lasts forthe life of the creator, plus 70 years

After that…

Public Domain124

Four important exceptions to copyright law…

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”3. U.S. Government creations4. “Fair Use”

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Any creation made by the U.S. Government is NOT copyrighted

It is free to use by anyone

(This picture is not copyrighted)

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Any creation made by the U.S. Government is NOT copyrighted

It is free to use by anyone

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Any creation made by the U.S. Government is NOT copyrighted

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Any creation made by the U.S. Government is NOT copyrighted

Anything on a .gov website is not copyrighted

www.nps.gov

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Any creation made by the U.S. Government is NOT copyrighted

Anything on a .gov website is not copyrighted

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZaCKsrQ-RI

Four important exceptions to copyright law…

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”3. U.S. Government creations4. “Fair Use”

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Fair UseYou can use anyone’s creation, within reason, if

you are using it for things like this:• News reporting• Criticism• Research• Teaching• Parody

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Fair Use vs. Unfair Use

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Fair Use vs. Unfair Use

It’s unfair to deprive a creator of money they should receive.

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Fair Use vs. Unfair Use

It’s unfair to deprive a creator of money they should receive.

Write that down.

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Unfair use

Buy one…

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Unfair use

Buy one…

make your own copies

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Unfair useBuy one…

make your own copies Why is this unfair use?

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Unfair useBuy one…

make your own copies Why is this unfair use?

It’s unfair to deprive a creator of money they should receive.

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Fair use480 page book.

Buy one…

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Fair use copy one page to pass out to students to read

http://frank-rogers.com/ri-detail.html

http://raisinglaura.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html141

480 page book.Buy one…

Why is this fair use?copy one page for teaching

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480 page book.Buy one…

Fair Use

You can use anyone’s creation, within reason, if you are using it for things like this:

• News reporting• Criticism• Research• Teaching• Parody

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Unfair use

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Unfair use

Buy one…

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/fearless-taylor-swift-album/images/16855631/title/fearless-fanmade-album-cover-fanart145

Unfair use

Buy one….mp3.mp3

.mp3.mp3.mp3.mp3.mp3

.mp3.mp3

.mp3.mp3.mp3.mp3

.mp3.mp3.mp3

email your favorites to your friends

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Unfair use Why is this unfair use?

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Unfair use Why is this unfair use?

It’s unfair to deprive a creator of money they should receive.

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People who violate copyright laws are called…

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People who violate copyright laws are called…

http://urssiva.com/2009/copyright-what-side-are-we-really/

Pirates!http://devcentral.f5.com/weblogs/david/archive/2011/06/07/business-logic-

protocol-fraud.aspx150

Arghh!http://articles.cnn.com/2009-06-18/justice/minnesota.music.download.fine_1_jury-instructions-fined-sheryl-crow?_s=PM:CRIME

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Fair Use

You can use anyone’s creation, within reason, if you are using it for things like this:

• News reporting• Criticism• Research• Teaching• Parody

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Fair Use

You can use anyone’s creation, within reason, if you are using it for things like this:

• News reporting• Criticism• Research• Teaching• Parody

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Parody:

A humorous imitation of something serious.

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Parody:

“Scary Movie” is a parody of other

horror movies.

A humorous imitation of something serious.

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Parody:A humorous imitation of something serious.

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Parody:A humorous imitation of something serious.

Let’s watch a video example of parody…

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Parody:

Edited from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF7_6p_x6nQ158

Parody?

In August 1991, Demi Moore posed for the cover of Vanity Fair magazine…

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http://tandlesachin21.onsugar.com/demi-moore-vanity-fair-photo-shoot-13327537

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Parody?

In 1994, the movie poster for the movie Naked Gun 33 ⅓: The Final Insult came out…

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http://www.benedict.com/Visual/Nakedgun/Nakedgun.aspx162

http://www.benedict.com/Visual/Nakedgun/Nakedgun.aspx

Is this a parody?

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Annie Leibovitz, the photographer who took Demi Moore’s picture, sued Paramount Pictures, Corp. for copyright infringement.

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Leibovitz vs. Paramount Pictures, Corp.

The courts said this is a parody.It is okay for the movie to copy the magazine.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_Steinberg166

In 1976 Saul Steinberg, an artist, drew a picture for the cover of the New Yorker magazine titled, “A View of the World”…

Parody?

In 1994, the movie poster for Moscow on the Hudson came out…

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_on_the_Hudson168

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Is this a “parody”?

Saul Steinberg sued

Colombia Pictures Industries, Inc.

The courts said this is not a parody; They said it was just copying.

Columbia Pictures had to pay artist Steinberg.

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Four important exceptions to copyright law…

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”3. U.S. Government creations4. “Fair Use”

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Copyright Unit Agenda1. What is a copyright?2. What do you have to do to get a copyright?3. What can be copyrighted?4. What cannot be copyrighted?5. How do you warn others that you intend to enforce

your copyright?6. Why would you register your copyright?7. What are the four exceptions to the copyright law?8. What is the “public domain”?9. What is “fair use”?10. What is “parody”?

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Copyright Law

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Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s

stuff!175

Copyright Law

You can’t copy other people’s stuff!

(That’s it. Write it down.)

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There are four important exceptions

to the copyright law.

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4 exceptions to the copyright law.

1. You have the creator’s permission

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4 exceptions to the copyright law.

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”

• Can copy things created before 1923• Can copy things made by someone who died over 70

years ago

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4 exceptions to the copyright law.

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”

• Can copy things created before 1923• Can copy things made by someone who died over 70

years ago

3. U.S. Government creations

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4 exceptions to the copyright law.

1. You have the creator’s permission2. Works in the “Public Domain”

• Can copy things created before 1923• Can copy things made by someone who died over 70

years ago

3. U.S. Government creations4. “Fair Use” of other people’s stuff

• Can copy for teaching or research• Can copy for criticism or news reporting• Can copy for parody• Can copy only a very small portion of a thing (like one page

of a large book)

In general, though…

You can’t copy other people’s

stuff!182