Copyright is a legal protection for authors of original works, lasting for the author's life plus 70 years. Key concepts include fair use for educational purposes, the first sale doctrine, public domain, and Creative Commons licenses that allow for sharing and reuse of works. These elements encourage a global sharing community while navigating copyright limitations.

1. What is Copyright?
A Quick Overview

2. Copyright Definition
 Can you define copyright?
 Basic Definition:
 “Copyright is a form of legal protection
automatically provided to the authors of ‘original
works of authorship,’ including
literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works.”
• www.teachingcopyright.org/handout/copyright-faq
 If you write it down on paper- copyrighted
 Length of Copyright: life of author +70 years

3. Limits of Copyright
 Fair Use- educational
(non-commercial)
purpose
 First Sale- you bought
it, can sell it once
 Public Domain- material
no longer copyrighted
(i.e. Classic books)

4. Creative Commons
 Response to limitations of copyright
 Creative Commons - copyright license that allows
owners of property to decide how they want their
works used
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DKm96Ftfko
 Shared culture- work creatively without fear of
copyright infringement

5. Using Creative Commons
 Use sites and information with
Creative Commons for your
PSA speech, and earn bonus
points!
 Go to
http://creativecommons.org
 Search for sites with Creative
Commons licenses
 Be a part of the global sharing
community