Copyright and Fair Use
One of the most misunderstood aspects of copyright law is the concept of “fair use.” Some people believe that fair use allows anyone to use up to a certain number of words from a copyrighted work (such as 120) or not more than a percentage (such as 10%) of the entire work. However, the law [...]
Public Domain Books – Reuse Them for Profit
Books in the public domain are not covered by copyright. This means that you may freely use the text in these books without permission.
How to Investigate the Public Domain Status of a Work
This is a simplified explanation of how to determine if a work is in the public domain and not covered by copyright. It is intended to be a useful guide to copyright and public domain under U.S. law, but not to substitute for legal advice. In countries outside the U.S., consult with the copyright [...]
How Books Enter the Public Domain
There are many books and other works that are no longer covered by copyright, or were never subject to copyright.
Under current U.S. Copyright Law, most new books and other works are protected by copyright for the duration of the author’s life plus 70 years. However, it is possible to find many previously published works that [...]
Books in the Public Domain
Public domain books are those for which no copyright exists. This may be because the books were never covered by copyright, or the copyright has expired. Public domain information can be useful in creating your next book.
Copyright Protection – What Is Not Protected?
According to the U.S. Copyright office, there are several categories of material that are generally not eligible for federal copyright protection. These include:
Copyright – What You Should Know
There are many myths and misunderstandings about copyright. Copyright law can be complex, but there are a few basic things you should know about copyright.
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