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From the Indies to the Andes, what a mission. Stopping only now and then to do some fishing And he went without a copyright permission What a very daring thing to do.
"From the Indies to the Andies in His Undies " by Lawrence Royal, Ernie Burnett and William E. Faber (c) Rialto Music Publishing.
These whimsical song lyrics, written more than 50 years ago, express a basic truth about copyright law: using someone's creative work without permission can be a very daring thing to do. An unhappy copyright owner may sue you, seeking monetary damages, preventing you from publishing your work or both.
The information at this site is intended to lower your risks by guiding you through the permissions process and explaining how to obtain the appropriate rights when using other people's creative work. Information is provided about locating copyright owners, asking for permission, assessing the conditions of the permission agreement and avoiding potential disputes.
This chapter offers an overview of the whole process, explaining the purpose and legal basis for permission, as well as the potential risks of operating without permission. It also serves as a guide to how to use this book.
- Permission: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
- The Basics of Getting Permission
- Determine If Permission Is Needed
- Identify the Owner
- Identify the Rights You Need
- Plan Ahead for Permissions
- Negotiate Whether Payment Is Required
- Get It in Writing
- Overview of Intellectual Property Laws
- Permission Tools: Licenses and Releases
- Licenses, Permissions and Clearances
- Releases
- How to Start the Process
- Whether Permission Is Necessary
- What Types of Work You Are Using
- How You Plan to Use the Work
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