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Copyright Policies at Colorado State University |
The Copyright Law gives an author or owner the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works, perform publicly and display publicly a copyrighted work. In general, before using or modifying any work, such as a portion of a book, a piece of artwork, a design, or a computer software program, copyright issues should be considered. While in many cases copyright issues cannot be resolved by general rules, the following guidelines should provide assistance. If a particular situation is not addressed below, the Vice President for Research (VPR) should be consulted. Click on the arrows below for answers and more copyright information. |
I. Is
a particular work protected by copyright?  |
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| A. Notice
requirements. B. Duration of copyright. C. Government works. |
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| II. What is the significance of a copyright registration? | ||
| A. Registering
a copyright. B. Investigation of copyright registration status. |
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| III. When can you use a third party's copyrighted work? | ||
| A. With
permission of the copyright owner. B. How to obtain permission. C. Fair use of copyrighted works. D. Teacher photocopying. E. Classroom display or performance of copyrighted works. F. Library photocopying. G. Photocopying by commercial copyshops. H. Educational research copying. I. Educational uses of music. J. Recording of over-the-air broadcasts by educational institutions. K. Computer Software. L. Internet. |
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| IV. What
are the consequences of copyright infringement? |
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This page was last updated October 1, 2006. |