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The public domain : how to find & use copyright-free writings, music, art & more / by Stephen Fishman.
2006
N 723 FIS.P
Available at WIPO Library
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Title
The public domain : how to find & use copyright-free writings, music, art & more / by Stephen Fishman.
Edition
Third edition.
Description
538, I/17 pages : illustrations, maps, music ; 23 cm.
ISBN
1413304540 pbk. : alk. paper
9781413304541 pbk. : alk. paper
1423784626 electronic book
9781423784623 electronic book
1413306098 electronic book
9781413306095 electronic book
9781413304541 pbk. : alk. paper
1423784626 electronic book
9781423784623 electronic book
1413306098 electronic book
9781413306095 electronic book
Alternate Call Number
N 723 FIS.P
Summary
This volume explains how to find creative works that are not protected by copyright and that can be copied and used without permission or fees. Public domain works involving writing, music, art, architecture, maps, choreography, photography, film, television, databases and collections, titles, and software are covered. The book also provides an overview of copyright law, how to determine a work's public domain status, foreign publications, the length of copyright protection, where and how notices appear, and legal problems. Doing research in the Copyright Office and what to do if a work is not in the public domain is also discussed. In this edition, Fishman details resources such as Google Books, MorgueFile, Image*After, Hollywood Film Archive, and Creative Commons. An expanded section on copyright case law is presented and the most recent court decisions are described. One of the appendices lists popular songs in the public domain.
Note
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to the Public Domain
A. What Is the Public Domain?
B. Dealing With Public Domain Gray Areas
C. What If Someone Challenges Your Public Domain Claim?
D. Documenting Your Use of Public Domain Materials
E. How to Use This Book
2. The Use and Abuse of Copyright
A. What Copyright Protects
B. The Looting of the Public Domain
3. Writings
A. What Can You Do With Public Domain Writings?
B. Checklist for Determining Copyright Status
C. Is the Work Eligible for Copyright Protection?
D. Has the Work Been Published?
E. Has the Work's Copyright Expired?
F. Is the Work in the Public Domain Due to Lack of a Copyright Notice?
G. Does a Copyright Trap Apply?
H. Misuse of Copyright Notices
I. Sources of Public Domain Writings
4. Music
A. The Difference Between Music and Sound Recordings
B. What Can You Do With Public Domain Sheet Music?
C. Has the Sheet Music Been Published?
D. Has the Copyright in the Music Expired?
E. Is the Music in the Public Domain Due to Lack of a Copyright Notice?
F. Is It a Derivative Work?
G. Is It an Arrangement or Adaptation?
H. Is the Music a Collective Work?
I. Does the Music Have Public Domain Elements?
J. Sources of Public Domain Sheet Music
K. Sound Recordings
5. Art
Part I: Original Works of Art
A. What Good Is Public Domain Art?
B. Deciding If Original Art Is in the Public Domain
C. Has the Art Been Published?
D. Has the Copyright in the Art Expired?
E. Is the Art in the Public Domain Due to Lack of a Copyright Notice?
F. Is the Artwork Eligible for Copyright Protection?
G. Do You Intend to Use the Art in Advertising or on Merchandise?
H. Is the Art Protected by a Design Patent?
I. Sources of Original Art
Part II: Art Reproductions.
1. Introduction to the Public Domain
A. What Is the Public Domain?
B. Dealing With Public Domain Gray Areas
C. What If Someone Challenges Your Public Domain Claim?
D. Documenting Your Use of Public Domain Materials
E. How to Use This Book
2. The Use and Abuse of Copyright
A. What Copyright Protects
B. The Looting of the Public Domain
3. Writings
A. What Can You Do With Public Domain Writings?
B. Checklist for Determining Copyright Status
C. Is the Work Eligible for Copyright Protection?
D. Has the Work Been Published?
E. Has the Work's Copyright Expired?
F. Is the Work in the Public Domain Due to Lack of a Copyright Notice?
G. Does a Copyright Trap Apply?
H. Misuse of Copyright Notices
I. Sources of Public Domain Writings
4. Music
A. The Difference Between Music and Sound Recordings
B. What Can You Do With Public Domain Sheet Music?
C. Has the Sheet Music Been Published?
D. Has the Copyright in the Music Expired?
E. Is the Music in the Public Domain Due to Lack of a Copyright Notice?
F. Is It a Derivative Work?
G. Is It an Arrangement or Adaptation?
H. Is the Music a Collective Work?
I. Does the Music Have Public Domain Elements?
J. Sources of Public Domain Sheet Music
K. Sound Recordings
5. Art
Part I: Original Works of Art
A. What Good Is Public Domain Art?
B. Deciding If Original Art Is in the Public Domain
C. Has the Art Been Published?
D. Has the Copyright in the Art Expired?
E. Is the Art in the Public Domain Due to Lack of a Copyright Notice?
F. Is the Artwork Eligible for Copyright Protection?
G. Do You Intend to Use the Art in Advertising or on Merchandise?
H. Is the Art Protected by a Design Patent?
I. Sources of Original Art
Part II: Art Reproductions.
Series
Your legal companion.
Published
Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2006.
Language
English
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