Copyright Law

Randy Canis, Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.

Copyright Fundamentals

Introduction

Copyright as Intellectual Property

Subject Matter of Copyright

Copyright Requirements

Introduction

Originality

Works of Authorship

Unprotectible Works

Fixation

Term of Copyright

Background of Term

Term Under the 1909 Act

Term Under the 1976 Act

Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998

Formalities

Copyright Notice

Registration with the Copyright Office

Ownership

General Ownership

Work Made for Hire

Rights Granted

Exclusive Rights

Public Performance

Public Display

Reproduction

Distribution and the First Sale Doctrine

Type of Work

Derivative Work

Joint Work

Composite Work

Compilation

Copyright Infringement

Civil Infringement

Willful Infringement

Criminal Infringement

Compensatory and Statutory Damages

Vicarious Infringement

Contributory Infringement

Limitations on Exclusive Rights

Fair Use

Audio Home Recording Act of 1992

File Sharing

Quotations

Innocent Infringement

Conclusion

Glossary

Cross References

References

Further Reading

COPYRIGHT FUNDAMENTALS

Introduction

This chapter is meant to provide readers with a fundamental understanding of the core concepts of U.S. copyright law as they apply to the digital realm; these concepts are expanded further in the chapter in this handbook, The Digital Millennium Copyright Act. As copyright law is complex and ever changing, this chapter should be used for informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon as a source of legal advice; ...

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