The document discusses various aspects of copyright, including what copyright is (a legal statement to protect intellectual property), how it applies by default, and the author's choices regarding copyrighting their own work. It also covers topics like orphan works, fair use factors, Creative Commons licensing, the TEACH Act which expands educators' rights, and conditions for distance learning under Section 110(2).

1. Richard Wilson
02/11/2012
Revision 3

2. What is copyright?
 A legal statement enforced
by the courts to protect
intellectual property.
 Comprehensive by default

3. Copyright Brainstorming
The author has many choices about copyrighting
their work.

4. Handling Orphan Works
 The author cannot be found
 Legislation protects orphan works
 Overprotection is culturally limiting
 Google, UT others developing tools to
help free what is in public domain

5. Using other people’s materials
 Internet publishing
implies a limited license
not a commercial license
 For caution, get
permission before use

6. Character of use Nature of use
Court fair
use factors
How much used Effect on market

7. Limited
time
Limited
Published
audience
Personal
Fair Limited
material
use
Fact Educational
Critique

8. Creative Commons
Six levels of licensing
No registration
Applicable worldwide
Built into many websites

9. TEACH Act
 2002 law expands educator’s rights
 Educator can show anything related to
curriculum
 Materials must be pared down and
adhere to section 110(2) for distance
learning

10. Section 110(2) Distance
Learning
 Legal to transmit non-drama
 Legal to transmit limited portions off all works
 Legal to transmit still images
 Non-profit accredited educational institutions

11. Section 110(2) Conditions
 Part of institutional activity
 Performed by instructor
 Related to course content
 Attribute notice of copyright
 Limited to duration of class only
 Copies retained by institution

12. References
Colindunn, (2012). Culture Builds. Retrieved from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/colindunn/5161119769/size
s/o/in/photostream/
Creative Commons, (2012). Who uses CC ?. Retrieved from
http://creativecommons.org/who-uses-cc
University of Texas Libraries, (2007). Copyright Crash Course.
Retrieved from http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/