2. What is a Copyright?
The right of the creator of an original work
to be credited.
Anyone wishing to use the original work
must be granted permission by its creator.
Copyrights are protected by the federal
law.
3. Breaking the law…
Copyright infringement is considered
plagiarism.
A serious offense.
The internet gives users access to many
original works with the push of a button.
Users of the internet need to be careful
not to infringe on copyright laws.
4. Copyright Infringement
YouTube
Consequences
Video Removed: Notified via e-mail
Repeat offenders banned for life
Lawsuits
“If you are uncertain that your using material
fairly, you should consult a copyright attorney”
5. Are Copyrights forever?
Copyrights used toonly last for a fixed
amount of time.
14 years after initial copyright, the work
goes into the public domain.
Meaning that after 14 years the work is free
for anyone to use, because it becomes
part of the culture.
Now they can
7. The Peace Sign has no
copyright and is part of
public domain. This
means that anyone can
use this symbol without
siting the copyright owner.
8. Fair Use of Copyrighted Work
Ifyou want to use a work of another
creator be sure to:
Make mention of the original creator
Make sure the new work does not change
the value of the original work
Fair use is only a legal position
