Getting Permission: How to License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off

by Stim, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780873375368
• ISBN10: 087337536X
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Nolo

Summary

Tackles the permission process head on. Shows you whom to ask for permission, as well as when and how much to expect to pay. Legal reference. Softcover. 3 1/2 inch disk included. DLC: Copyright--Computer programs--U.S.

Author Biography

Richard Stim is an attorney and adjunct professor at San Francisco State University.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Permissions Process
Permission: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?	1/2	(1)
The Basics of Getting Permission	1/2	(1)
Overview of Intellectual Property Laws	1/7	(1)
Permission Tools: Licenses and Releases	1/7	(1)
How to Use This Book	1/8	(1)
Getting Permission to Use Text
Start With the Publisher	2/3	(1)
Contacting the Author	2/5	(1)
Photocopying Text: Copyright Clearance Center	2/6	(1)
Special Situations: Ann Landers and Beyond	2/7	(1)
When You Can't Find the Rights Holder	2/12	(1)
Paraphrasing, Omissions and Facts	2/13	(1)
Negotiating Text Permission and Fees	2/16	(1)
Getting Permission to Use Photographs
The World of Stock Photos	3/3	(1)
Obtaining Rights to a Photo You've Found	3/7	(1)
Celebrity Photos and Movie Stills	3/8	(1)
Using Photo Researchers	3/9	(1)
Photo Fees	3/10	(1)
Photo Permission Agreements	3/14	(1)
When the Photograph Includes Art, Trademarks or People	3/20	(1)
Stock Photo Resources	3/22	(1)
Getting Permission to Use Artwork
Acquiring Rights to Artwork	4/3	(1)
Fine Art: Paintings, Sculptures and Limited Editions	4/3	(1)
Graphic Art	4/6	(1)
Comics and Cartoons	4/7	(1)
Royalty-Free and Public Domain Clip Art	4/9	(1)
Researching Art	4/10	(1)
Artwork Fees and Agreements	4/12	(1)
Artwork Resources	4/20	(1)
Getting Permission to Use Music
Acquiring Rights to Music	5/3	(1)
Song and Sound Recording Copyrights	5/3	(1)
Reprinting Music or Lyrics	5/8	(1)
Playing Music at a Business or Event	5/14	(1)
Releasing Music for Sale	5/17	(1)
Using Music in a Commercial, Radio Show or Background Music Services	5/21	(1)
Using Music With a Film, Television Show or Video	5/22	(1)
Using Music in Software, Videogames or Multimedia Programs	5/38	(1)
Using Music at a Website	5/39	(1)
Using Music Samples	5/42	(1)
Finding Music Publishers	5/43	(1)
Finding Record Companies	5/44	(1)
Music Clearance Companies	5/44	(1)
Music Resources	5/44	(1)
Website Permissions
Websites: Five Ways to Stay Out of Trouble	6/2	(1)
Transferring Information to and From a Website	6/6	(1)
Connecting to Other Websites	6/9	(1)
Academic and Educational Permissions
Academic Coursepacks	7/2	(1)
Educational Uses of Non-Coursepack Materials	7/14	(1)
Proposed Educational Guidelines on Fair Use	7/16	(1)
Library Photocopying	7/18	(1)
Academic Permission Resources	7/19	(1)
The Public Domain
Welcome to the Public Domain	8/2	(1)
Public Domain Trouble Spots	8/7	(1)
Fair Use
What Is Fair Use?	9/2	(1)
Measuring Fair Use: The Four Factors	9/3	(1)
Summaries of Fair Use Cases	9/5	(1)
Disagreements Over Fair Use: When Are You Likely to Get Sued?	9/9	(1)
Getting Permission to Use Trademarks
Trademark Basics	10/3	(1)
When You Need Permission to Use a Trademark	10/7	(1)
Locating a Trademark Owner	10/14	(1)
Trademark Licensing	10/15	(1)
Art & Merchandise Licenses
Merchandise Licensing Overview	11/3	(1)
Merchandise License Agreement	11/6	(1)
Explanation for Merchandise License Agreement	11/21	(1)
Merchandise License Worksheet	11/32	(1)
Short-Form Merchandise License Agreement	11/35	(1)
Releases
What Is a Release?	12/2	(1)
When to Use a Release	12/4	(1)
Personal Release Agreement	12/6	(1)
Interview and Property Releases	12/13	(1)
Copyright Research
Copyright Ownership and Transfers FAQ	13/2	(1)
Starting Your Copyright Research	13/5	(1)
Searching the Copyright Office and Library of Congress Records	13/7	(1)
After Permission Is Granted
The Permission Tracking Sheet	14/2	(1)
Good Permissions Gone Bad	14/4	(1)
Insurance	14/6	(1)
Assignments and Works Made for Hire
Copyright Assignments	15/2	(1)
Works Made for Hire	15/8	(1)
Help Beyond This Book
Resources for More Detailed Permissions Research	16/2	(1)
Conducting Legal Research	16/3	(1)
Working With an Attorney	16/4