Getting permission : using & licensing copyright-protected materials online & off / by Attorney Richard Stim.
2016
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Author
Title
Getting permission : using & licensing copyright-protected materials online & off / by Attorney Richard Stim.
Published
Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2016.
Call Number
KF3002 .S75 2016
Edition
6th edition.
ISBN
9781413323139 (pbk.)
1413323138 (pbk.)
9781413323146 (epub ebook)
1413323146 (epub ebook)
1413323138 (pbk.)
9781413323146 (epub ebook)
1413323146 (epub ebook)
Description
524 pages : forms ; 23 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)946277581
Summary
"This ... book shows you how to get the rights you need, with step-by-step instructions and more than 30 forms. Find out when permission is required, who to ask, and when (and how much) you can expect to pay. Getting Permission explains: the copyright permission process; the public domain ("free" content); how to figure out who owns a copyright; website permissions; the 'fair use' rule; school-related permissions; license and merchandise agreements (including sample contracts and other forms); and much more."-- Back cover.
Note
Includes index.
Available in Other Form
Online version: Stim, Richard, author. Getting permission. 6th edition. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2016 9781413323146 (DLC) 2016017040
Record Appears in
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Purchased from the income of the Edith L. Fisch Fund
Gift
The Arthur W. Diamond Law Library
Purchased from the income of the Edith L. Fisch Fund
Table of Contents
Your Legal Companion
1
Dear Rich Blog
3
1.
Introduction to the Permissions Process
5
Permission: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
6
Basics of Getting Permission
7
Overview of Intellectual Property Laws
14
Permission Tools: Licenses and Releases
16
2.
Getting Permission to Use Text
19
Who Owns the Text?
21
Start With Online Permission Services
23
Locate the Publisher
25
Contact the Author
30
Special Situations: Ann Landers and Beyond
32
When You Can't Find the Rights Holder
44
Paraphrasing, Omissions, and Facts
47
Negotiating Text Permission and Fees
52
3.
Getting Permission to Use Photographs
69
World of Stock Photos
71
Obtaining Rights to a Photo You've Found
78
Celebrity Photos and Movie Stills
80
Using Photo Researchers
83
Photo Fees
83
Photo Permission Agreements
89
When the Photograph Contains Art, Trademarks, or a Person's Image
97
Stock Photo Resources
103
4.
Getting Permission to Use Artwork
105
Acquiring Rights to Artwork
107
Fine Art: Paintings, Sculptures, and Limited Editions
109
Graphic Art
114
Comics and Cartoons
117
Royalty-Free and Public Domain Clip Art
120
Searching for Art
123
Artwork Fees and Agreements
127
Artwork Resources
135
5.
Getting Permission to Use Music
137
Acquiring Rights to Music
139
Song and Sound Recording Copyrights
140
Reprinting Music or Lyrics
148
Playing Music at a Business or Event
157
Releasing Music for Sale
162
Using Music in a Commercial, Radio Show, or as Background Music
172
Using Music in a Film, Television Show, or Video
173
Performing a Musical or Play
192
Using Music in Software, Videogames, or Multimedia Programs
194
Using Music on a Website
196
Using Music Samples
201
Finding Music Publishers
205
Finding Record Companies
206
Music Clearance Companies
207
Music Resources
207
6.
Website Permissions
211
Websites: Five Ways to Stay Out of Trouble
212
Transferring Information to and From a Website
216
Connecting to Other Websites
224
7.
Academic and Educational Permissions
233
Academic Coursepacks
234
Educational Uses of Noncoursepack Materials
242
Proposed (But Not Adopted) Educational Guidelines on Fair Use
249
Library Photocopying
252
Academic Permission Resources
254
8.
Public Domain
255
Welcome to the Public Domain
256
Public Domain Trouble Spots
266
9.
Fair Use
271
What Is Fair Use?
272
Measuring Fair Use: The Four Factors
274
Summaries of Fair Use Cases
279
Disagreements Over Fair Use: When Are You Likely to Get Sued?
292
10.
Getting Permission to Use Trademarks
295
Trademark Basics
297
When You Need Permission to Use a Trademark
303
Locating a Trademark Owner
319
Trademark Licensing
322
11.
Art and Merchandise Licenses
341
Overview of Merchandise Licensing
343
Merchandise License Agreement
350
Explanation of Merchandise License Agreement
366
Merchandise License Worksheet
383
Short-Form Merchandise License Agreement
388
12.
Releases
395
Legal Risks of Failing to Obtain a Release
396
When to Use a Release
399
Personal Release Agreements
404
Interview and Property Releases
415
13.
Copyright Research
423
Copyright Ownership and Transfers FAQs
425
Starting Your Copyright Research
430
Searching the Copyright Office and Library of Congress Records
432
14.
After Permission Is Granted
443
Permissions Tracking Sheet
444
Good Permissions Gone Bad
448
Insurance
450
15.
Assignments and Works Made for Hire
453
Copyright Assignments
454
Works Made for Hire
466
16.
Help Beyond This Book
477
Resources for More Detailed Permissions Research
478
Conducting Legal Research
480
Working With an Attorney
480
Appendix How to Use the Interactive Forms on the Nolo Website
485
Editing RTFs
486
List of Forms Available on the Nolo Website
487
Index
489