Copyrights
What is copyright?
The right the author holds to original works. These rights
may be sold or given away at the discretion of the copyright
holder. Once an individual/entity has a copyright, they are
able to:
• reproduce the original work
• distribute additional copies for any reason
• use the original work for any public display
Copyright Infringement
Copyright infringement is defined as neglect in gaining
permission from the original author before performing the
above actions.
Letters request for permission to use copyrighted materials
should be sent to the original author and include:
• Title, author(s), or editor(s), edition number(s)
• Exact amount of material to be used
• Number of copies to be made
• Description of how the material is to be used
• Process of duplication
Source: University
of Hawaii Copyright Web Page
Fair Use
Fair Use allows duplication of copyright material without
permission if:
• the purpose is for educational or non profit use
• material is less than 2,500 words
• material is one illustration, chart, diagram, or picture
per book or periodical issue
• poem or excerpt from poem is not more than 250 words
• copied materials show the original copyright notice
Educators must be diligent in following these guidelines in
order to avoid copyright infringement lawsuits. For complete
information on Copyright and Fair use laws, go to www.copyright.gov.
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