Copyright Law
Q. How do I get permission to copy or use copyright material?
A. Normally by approaching the copyright owner, but there are a number of organisations that act collectively for groups of copyright owners in respect of particular rights and which may offer "blanket" licences to users.
Q. What would a typical copyright look like?
A. The minimum required is to include a copyright symbol, owner of the materials name and a date wherever material that needs to be protected is displayed. Typically this could be at the bottom of a web page providing it is clearly visible. However it is also good practice to include a link to a new page that explains exactly what can or cannot be copied. An example is;
© ABC123 Ltd copyright 2008
The material featured on this site is subject to ABC123 Ltd copyright protection unless otherwise indicated. The ABC 123 Ltd copyright protected material may be reproduced in any format or medium provided it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. Where any of the ABC 123 Ltd copyright items on this site are being republished or copied to others, the source of the material must be identified and the copyright status acknowledged.
The permission to reproduce ABC 123 Ltd protected material does not extend to any material on this site which is identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned.
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