Copy right not Copy wrong
Ironically, I would just be asked this week from a co-worker... "I really like that free and online training but it's hard to access it, can't we just copy it all and make our own?"
Shocked that this person would even think this would be OK to do, I gave him a weird facial expression, and then asked him what he knew copyright and fair use laws. In his mind, he only thought it was in regard to pictures and audio.
And then at that time, I figure it would be wonderful teaching moment.
I started off by educating him on "Copyright" ...
If my own words... "Dave, let's say you created an image of the Teton mountains. You own all rights to that image. No one can now copy or use that photo for their own gain. "
Or in a more official description for my online readers...
"A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives the creator of an original work, or another right holder, the exclusive and legally secured right to copy, distribute, adapt, display, and perform a creative work, usually for a limited time. The creative work may be in a literary, artistic, educational, or musical form. Copyright is intended to protect the original expression of an idea in the form of a creative work, but not the idea itself. A copyright is subject to limitations based on public interest considerations, such as the fair use doctrine in the United States."
(Wikipedia contributors. (2024, May 8). Copyright. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:47, May 31, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Copyright&oldid=122293201)
Dave didn't realize that he had been mis-using photos that weren't his own for a longtime in his life. So, then I asked him how he would feel if the image he created was being used by a company who was profiting a large sum of money off of it, but he unfortunately never received any of that money.
Let's say you create something simple, should you choose, allowing that item for re-using it will still have a process. Thankfully Forbes.com, can help us out with the correct steps listed below.
- Make sure your work is eligible for copyright.
- File a copyright registration application. The application must contain all the necessary particulars and a statement of the particulars in the prescribed format.
- File a copy of the copyrighted material.
- Obtain a dairy number.
- Handle copyright objections.
- Resolve objections.
- Have your application scrutinized.
- Receive a copyright registration certificate.
(How To Get A Copyright (2024 Guide) – Forbes Advisor)
Hopefully this helps everyone with understanding Copyright better and an 8-step process for how get something under a copyright.
Hello Kashia,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! You’ve done an excellent job outlining the importance of understanding copyright and Creative Commons licenses. I completely agree that this is a crucial topic, especially in our digital age where content is so readily available.
One thing I've noticed is that many people often misunderstand the difference between "free to use" and Creative Commons licenses. Even when content is labeled as "free," it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s free from all restrictions. Creative Commons licenses help clarify what you can and cannot do with the work, but these nuances can be confusing for some.
In fact, I recently got a question wrong on our quiz about fair use, which highlighted for me just how tricky it can be to understand the distinctions between Creative Commons, fair use, and other copyright terms.
Thanks for sharing!
- Patience
First, you might win "best blog post title" for this semester :-) Second, I am thrilled that this was a perfect-timing week for you and this content. You did a nice job explaining copyright in this post and I appreciate your link-out for the source of your Forbes article.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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