Intellectual Property: Copyright

Welcome to the "Copyright" section of the Intellectual Property Center. Below you will find information and tips on copyright protections for your own work, licensing copyrights, using someone else's copyrighted material, and much more. To begin, please select a topic:

• Copyright Basics - Introductory information, definitions, and FAQs.

• Getting a Copyright - Copyright protection, and a guide to registering a copyright.

• Copyright Ownership and Licensing - Rights of copyright owners, and tips on transferring and licensing copyrights.

• Fair Use and Public Domain - Using copyrighted work, the "fair use" concept, and works in the public domain.

• Real World Copyrights - Copyrights and technology, art, education, and more.

• International Copyright Protection - Information and resources on international copyright protections.

• Copyright Resources - Forms, sample licensing agreements, laws, and U.S. Copyright Office resources.

• Get Help Now - Finding and Hiring a Copyright Attorney.

You can access these topics throughout the Copyright section via the links in the navigation bar at the top of the page. Also, be sure to use the "Browse" box on the left side of every page, as it contains links to additional information for each topic.