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  • Why Is it Important to Follow Copyright Rules?

    Copyright rules are essential to those who create original work. It protects their creations from being used without their permission or in ways that they do not agree to. These rules have been...

  • How Long Do Copyrights Last?

    Although U.S. law states an "automatic copyright" applies once a work is created in a fixed medium, a formal copyright creates a public declaration of ownership for work of an artistic or...

  • How Do Copyrights Work

    There are two common myths about copyrights. One is that registration is required. This is not the case. The US Copyright Office recommends registration for two reasons. First, registration...

  • What Is Copyrighted Material?

    Creators of several types of intellectual property regularly use copyright law to ensure their work is not plagiarized or otherwise improperly used. The Copyright Act of 1976, Title 17 of the U.S....

  • Derivative Work Under Copyright Law

    A derivative work is not an original work, but something that was previously published. Look at the Web site for the United States copyright offices with tips from a certified civil mediator in...

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