Fair Use, Free Use, and Use by Permission: How to Handle Copyrights in All Media

Finally, a plain-language guide that explains the rules of using copyrighted images, music, and words! Readers will find the answers to questions about when they need permission, what constitutes "fair use," how to get permission, when they can use work without permission, how to protect work if someone wants permission to use it, and much more. Provides clear directions about which situations require permissions and which do not. Give detailed explanations for virtually every context of fair use: news reporting, creative works, education, Internet, and commerce. Dedicated section on permissions and licenses - how to find copyright owners, request permissions, keep records, and what to do when one can't get permission. It includes a copyright duration chart, form agreements, form letters, resource lists, and checklists that are alone worth the price of the book. It tells about large potential market; information useful to writers, photographers, illustrators, business people, musicians, songwriters, filmmakers, teachers, researchers, advertisers, Web designers, and others. Author is copyright expert & former creative director for leading marketing firm; gives frequent lectures and seminars on the subject to promote the book. "The Copyright Guide" (ISBN 1-58115-314-7), has sold more than 10,000 copies.