Introduction The article discusses the challenges of copyright from various perspectives. Copyright is a legal concept that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution. This means that only the copyright holder has the right to reproduce, adapt, publish, perform, or display their work. Copyright applies to various creative … Read more
Introduction Fair use in copyright is a legal doctrine that provides certain limitations on exclusive rights, allowing for unlicensed use of copyrighted material under certain circumstances. In the context of publishing, fair use allows for the use of excerpts, quotes, parodies, commentary, and other transformative uses of existing works without permission from the copyright holder. … Read more
Introduction The write-up explores copyright infringement in publishing. Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses, distributes, or creates derivative works from a creative work without permission from the copyright holder. In publishing, this commonly occurs when an author extensively quotes or closely paraphrases from another work without citing it or getting permission. It also happens when … Read more
Introduction You’ve probably heard. Yes, the Mickey Mouse copyright expires. Mickey Mouse is one of the world’s most iconic and recognizable characters. As Disney’s mascot, Mickey Mouse has been the face of the company for nearly a century. However, the original version of Mickey from the 1928 film Steamboat Willie entered the public domain on … Read more
Introduction Copyright issues in academic publishing are essential to grasp. Works by researchers and authors are contained within the published writings, so they must protect their intellectual properties. This write-up highlights the significance of safeguarding copyright and avoiding infringement so you can publish your work confidently while respecting others’ creative efforts. Researchers build their reputations … Read more