Getting Permission. Using & Licensing Copyright-Protected Materials Online & Off - Richard Stim

If you’re using copyrighted material, don’t get sued—get permission!

Online or off, before you use some or all of a song, photo, book, or any other work covered by copyright law, you might need to get permission. If you don’t, you could end up facing legal action from the rights-holder.

This easy-to-use book shows you how to get the rights you need, with step-by-step instructions and more than 30 forms. Find out when permission is required, who to ask, and when (and how much) you can expect to pay. Getting Permission explains:

The 9th edition is updated with summaries of recent copyright and fair use cases, as well as dozens of real-life questions from the Dear Rich permissions blog.

From online videos to music and good old fashioned books, if you want to use someone else’s copyrighted work (online or off), it’s crucial to understand when you need to get the creator’s permission—and the best way to go about getting it. This all-in-one guide explains the copyright rules and how to make sure you’re not breaking them when it comes to using someone else’s material

Before You Use That Image, Song, or Article, Read This!

Whether it’s online, in the classroom, or anywhere else, if you want to utilize anyone else’s copyrighted work, you need to figure out if you need permission—and if so, the best way to go about getting it. Nolo’s Getting Permission is the bestselling all-in-one guide to understanding how copyright protection works, when copyright rules might not apply to a creation, and the most effective way to get permission to use someone else’s material. Completely updated with all the latest rules on “fair use” and other key copyright concepts, the 8th edition also includes more than 30 forms to help you cover all your bases when using someone else’s work.  

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The most comprehensive guide to understanding and securing the use of copyrighted text, images, music, and more, Getting Permission can help you stay out of legal hot water.