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Over two centuries ago, the United States established the very first federal copyright law. The main purpose of the Copyright Act of 1790 was to provide authors and other artists with the sole right to make, sell, copy, and perform their own work, and to protect themselves in case someone infringed upon that right. Copyright and other intellectual property rights are more important today than ever.
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Seeking legal advice online is always an iffy venture, but when it comes to copyright law the pitfalls seem to multiply. And making a mistake when it comes to copyright can get you into serious legal and financial trouble. If you’re an artist, writer, inventor, or other creative, it’s important to understand the basics of […]
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Since the first Copyright Act was established, a number of updates have been made to the law. One of the reasons for these updates was due to the original law containing a number of vague definitions that required further clarification. The biggest reason for these updates, though, was due to the changing face of technology. As motion pictures, radio, and later the internet, entered our lives, expansion of the law was necessary.
While copyright law is still far from perfect, we now have more than enough information at our disposal to better understand what copyright law means in this digital age. In the following list of resources, guides, tutorials, and blogs, we’ve amassed information on everything you need to know about copyright if you plan on creating content — online or in print — and for personal uses, educational purposes, or professional work.
Copyright law. What is it? Why do you need it? And who is it for? We cover all that and more:
Sometimes it’s just not enough to know that your work is inherently protected by copyright law. Learn about copyright notices, registration, and other copyright protection tools here:
Just because there is a lot to know about copyright law doesn’t mean anyone has the right or excuse to infringe on someone else’s work. Learn how to abide by the rules here:
The resources featured here are plenty to get you started down the path of becoming a copyright expert. But as with anything in the legal realm, it’s important that you consult a professional if you have serious questions about copyright as it pertains to your work. When in doubt, consult a lawyer.
