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Copyright Protection

U.S. Copyright Law provides protection to most original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible form.  Such works include written text, recorded interviews and conversations, photographs, works of art, music and drama, voice recordings, and audiovisual works.

‹ Types of Restrictions on Use of Third-Party Content up Trademark Protection ›

Rights Clearance Guide for Digital Projects Roadmap

  • Introduction
  • How to Identify Third-Party Content
    • Types of Restrictions on Use of Third-Party Content
      • Copyright Protection
      • Trademark Protection
      • Publicity and Privacy Rights
    • Caution on Using Content from Foreign Jurisdictions
  • How to Determine if Permission is Required for your Project's Third-Party Content
  • How to Obtain Permission to Use Third-Party Content
  • How to Locate Alternative Sources for Materials

Resources

Yale University Copyright Policy
U.S. Copyright Office
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