Part 2: Copyright Law

Copyright Law: Overview

What is a copyright?

How is a copyright created?

Who owns a copyright?

Can copyrights be divided or transferred?

How long does copyright protection last?

What happens if a copyright is infringed?

When can a copyrighted work be used without an owner’s permission?

What laws cover copyright protection in the United States and other countries?

What’s new in copyright law since the last edition?

Copyright resources

Copyright Law: Definitions

Copyright Law: Forms

   Preparing a Copyright Application

   Preparing an Electronic (eCO) Copyright Application

Submitting Deposit Copies

   Preparing a Traditional Print Copyright Application