1. Copyright
Dos and don’ts
EDTC-6340
Gustavo Garza

2. The Public Domain
What is considered public domain ?
Definition:
Those whose intellectual property rights have expired,[1] have
been forfeited,[2] or are inapplicable.

3. The Public Domain
(cont.)
Hey, I found this great picture online, I
think I’ll use it in my presentation.
? Stop and Think?

4. The Public Domain
(cont.)
Implied license -Vs- Expressed license
I don’t see anywhere in the document that says I can not copy it
Can I change the written license?

5. Orphan work
Definition:
Work / research in which finding the author is difficult
- orphan works, are a frustration, a liability risk, and a
major cause of gridlock in the digital marketplace. *

6. Orphan work
(Cont.)
Question:
I have a book that was copy written 30 years ago, can I use it
for my publication?
Answer:
Yes and No

7. Fair use of copyrighted materials
Definition
Fair use, is a limitation and exception to the
exclusive right granted by copyright law to the
author of a creative work. *

8. Fair use of copyrighted materials
(cont.)
I’m so confused; so what happens when I need to reference a source
Find help
 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/

http://www.copyright.com/content/cc3/en/toolbar/getPermissio
n.html?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=google_copyright_ew&gclid=CO_2
ndaZxrcCFanm7Aodn3oAiQ

9. Fair use of copyrighted materials
(cont.)
South Texas College
Guidelines for the Acceptable Use of Information Resources
isp.southtexascollege.edu/clientservices/helpdesk/pdf/acceptable_use.pdf

10. Fair use of copyrighted materials
(cont.)
When in doubt
1. What is the character of the use?
2. What is the nature of the work to be used?
3. How much of the work will you use?
4. What effect would this use have on the market for the
original or for permissions if the use were widespread?

11. Fair use of copyrighted materials
(cont.)
Helpful website
-http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/useofweb.html
-http://www.copyright.com/
-http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use

12. • The Public Domain
• The Public Domain (cont.)
• The Public Domain (cont.)
• Orphan work
• Orphan work (Cont.)
• Fair use of copyrighted materials
• Fair use of copyrighted materials (cont.)
• Fair use of copyrighted materials (cont.)
• Fair use of copyrighted materials (cont.)
• Fair use of copyrighted materials (cont.)
Summary Slide

13. Question and Answer

14. References
• Works Cited
• Acosta, R. (2012, January 19). Dead Guys - On Copyright. Retrieved from Art Tech
L@W: http://arttechlaw.com/dead-guys-on-copyright
• McCausland, S. (2011, March 31). Arts Law Centre of Australia. Retrieved June 1,
2013, from The Orphan Works Problem:
http://www.artslaw.com.au/articles/entry/the-orphan-works-problem/
• School, N. P. (2003). Norman Public School. Retrieved June 1, 2013, from Norman
Public School: http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/092/Copyright.ppt
• Wikipedia. (2013, June 9). Retrieved June 9, 2013, from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use