Getting permission
Subtitle: how to license & clear copyrighted materials online & off
By: by Attorney Richard Stim
Edition: 5th edition.
Publisher: Nolo; NOLO
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Berkeley, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 516
ISBN-13: 9781413319330; 9781413319347
Subjects: Copyright licenses; Popular works; Trademark licenses; LAW / Intellectual Property / Copyright; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Small Business
Description: " Using copyrighted materials? Get permission and stay legal     If you plan to use any copyrighted material for your own purposes, you need to get permission first from the owners of that work. If you don't, you could find yourself slapped with an expensive and time-consuming lawsuit.  Getting Permission tackles the permissions process head-on -- without the legalese. It shines the light on whom to ask for permission, as well as when -- and how much to expect -- to pay for permission. Comprehensive and easy-to-read, the book covers:     - the permissions process   - the public domain   - copyright research   - fair use   - academic permissions   - the elements of a license and merchandise agreement   - the use of a trademark or fictional character   - and much more     Getting Permission includes agreements for acquiring authorization to use text, photographs, artwork, and music, whether it's found online or off. The edition of this essential guide is completely updated to reflect the latest laws and court decisions. Plus, read an all-new collection of practical, real-life FAQs, based on author Richard Stim's popular intellectual property blog, Dear Rich: Nolo's Patent, Copyright & Trademark Blog.  -- With Downloadable Forms"--

"Learn how to secure the use of copyrighted images, text, music, and more with the clear, up-to-date instructions found in Getting Permission. This all-in-one book tackles the permissions process head on and covers topics including: the public domain copyright research fair use "--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction to the Permissions Process; title: 2. Getting Permission to Use Text; title: 3. Getting Permission to Use Photographs; title: 4. Getting Permission to Use Artwork; title: 5. Getting Permission to Use Music; title: 6. Website Permissions; title: 7. Academic and Educational Permissions; title: 8. The Public Domain; title: 9. Fair Use; title: 10. Getting Permission to Use Trademarks; title: 11. Art and Merchandise Licenses; title: 12. Releases; title: 13. Copyright Research; title: 14. After Permission Is Granted; title: 15. Assignments and Works Made for Hire; title: 16. Help Beyond This Book; title: Appendix: How to Use the Interactive Forms on the Nolo Website; title: Index.