More Copyright Resources for Artists of all Persuasions

Art Rights
Awesome reference site created by kids as a research project.
The Copyright Archive
Site is set up for authors, artists, writers, muscians, computer programmers, etc. to register their work. It is a database of copyright works and disclaimer notices accessed via a link on your work.
Asking for Permission
How to write an e-mail or letter for permission to use someone elses intellectual property.
Where do I find copyright rules on Web sites?
List of several methods of finding out who has the right to give you permission to use a particular piece of intellectual property.
Information from the US Copyright Office about what CANNOT be copyrighted
The line between uncopyrightable works of industrial design and copyrightable works of applied art is not always clear. This page helps to sort through this dilemma.
Intellectual Property Symposium of the Americas
Sponsored by the US Patent office September 11-12, 2000 will offer an opportunity "... for high-ranking government intellectual property officials and members of the business and intellectual property communities in the Western Hemisphere to discuss and formulate an agenda for cooperation in the critical area of intellectual property enforcement." Includes a large section on intellectual property and the Internet.
A Proposal For Educational Fair Use Guidelines For Digital Images
These guidelines were developed during the CONFU process. (Conference on Fair Use)
Conference for Fair Use
Interesting discussion on the concept of fair use. Many issues raised about applicability.
Musical Copyrights
List of organizations which will help you get permission to use particular pieces of music. Additional information on how to obtain a musical copyright.
Musicians' Intellectual Law & Resources Links
Comprehensive intellectual law and resource links to assist musicians in the creation, protection and promotion of their art.
WWW Multimedia Law
Articles, federal guidelines, news, products, links and services for those delivering multimedia materials over the Internet.
All about Trademarks
All about trademarks and what they are used for. Definition of "unfair competition."
General Information about Licensing
All about licensing, what it is, why it is used, types of permissions granted, and infringement.
See also How Licenses Effect you Every Day.
IDEA - The Journal of Law and Technology
One of the oldest and most respected journals on intellectual property.
Law Arts Seminars and Intellectual Property Publications
Publications, videos, audio tapes and monographs on Art Law basics.

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