Getting Permission: How to License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off

Getting Permission: How to License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off

<b>If you’re using copyrighted material, don’t get sued―get permission!</b> <br> Online or off, before you use some or all of a song, photo, book, or any other work covered by copyright law, you need to get permission first. If you don’t, you could end up facing legal action from the rights-holder. <p> This easy-to-use 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. <i>Getting Permission</i> explains: <p><ul> <li> the copyright permission process <li> the public domain (“free” content) <li> how to figure out who owns a copyright <li> website permissions <li> the “fair use” rule <li> school-related permissions <li> license and merchandise agreements (including sample contracts and other forms) <li> and much more. </ul><p> This edition is updated with summaries of recent copyright and fair use cases, as well as dozens of real-life questions from the Dear Rich permissions blog. <p> All forms are downloadable through a special link in the book (details inside).