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Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to protect yourself from copyright infringement. Explore what needs to be copyrighted, how to register one, and how to properly respond to infringement.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Infringement
  • Meet Kohel Haver
1. What Is Copyright?
  • Defining copyright
  • What can you copyright?
  • Why register a copyright?
2. Copyright Registration
  • How to register a copyright
  • How long does a copyright last?
  • What is derivative work?
3. Copyright Infringers
  • Sole proprietors
  • Creative proxies
  • Business entities
  • Fanatics
  • What is public domain?
4. Responding to Infringement
  • Reasonable email
  • Cease and desist letter
  • DMCA response letter
  • DMCA takedown notice
  • Using social media
  • Real-world responses
  • When to contact a lawyer
5. Common Copyright Misconceptions
  • Copyright myths
  • Copyright reality
  • Can an animal own a copyright?
  • Quick response kit
  • Zombies and copyright
Conclusion
  • Summary

Taught by

Von Glitschka

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