Copyright Resources

Copyright Clearance Center

The world's largest licenser of photocopy reproduction rights provides information on authorization and permission for use of materials, including a resource list of links to national and international copyright organizations.
http://www.copyright.com/default.asp

Copyright and Intellectual Property

Details of pending legislation and decisions, as well as alerts and current global discussion about digital copyright, are provided here by the Association of Research Libraries, based in Washington, DC.
http://www.arl.org/info/frn/copy/copytoc.html

Copyright Management Center

Considered one of the most important copyright sites on the Web, Indiana University describes the relationship of copyright to a university's research, teaching, and service mission.
http://www.copyright.iupui.edu

Copyright Resources on the Internet

An extremely comprehensive list of copyright websites compiled by Groton Public Schools. Includes links for obtaining permission, higher education, how to cite sources, copyright registration, etc.
http://groton.k12.ct.us/mts/pt2a.htm

Crash Course in Copyright

An entertaining and accurate tutorial detailing the important issues in copyright infringement, from the University of Texas. Choose the "offsite" link for an extensive list of additional online resources.
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm

Digital Future Coalition

Distance education, digital media and piracy are some of the information access issues under consideration by the Digital Future Coalition, a collaborative effort between the users and owners of intellectual property.
http://www.dfc.org

Stanford University Libraries Copyright and Fair Use Page

Stanford University offers educational and legal interpretations of fair use guidelines for classroom use and research, along with links to current copyright legislation, cases and issues.
http://fairuse.stanford.edu/

Ten Big Myths About Copyright Explained

Brad Templeton' s irreverent explanation of copyright and fair use on the Internet. Gives specific examples of what is considered fair use and what isn't.
http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html

United States Copyright Office

Directions on how to register for a copyright, federal regulations regarding infringement of copyright, and official filing procedures are detailed here by the experts at the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/

United States Patent and Trademark Office

This official government site provides public guidelines for applying for patents and trademarks, searchable U.S. Patent Databases, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
http://www.uspto.gov

A Visit to Copyright Bay

Can you navigate the murky waters of Fair Use Harbor? A light-hearted way to learn about fair use for educators. Created by students in the Educational Technology master's degree program at George Washington University.
http://www.stfrancis.edu/cid/copyrightbay/

When Works Pass into the Public Domain

Prepared by Laura Gasaway, copyright expert from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, this chart helps users determine if a work is still protected by Copyright.
http://www.unc.edu/~unclng/public-d.htm

Compiled by Y. Roux & M. Kowalsky, 6/99
Updated 12/6/02 9:34:18 AM
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Yvonne Roux, Education Department Liaison