Getting Permission: How To License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Richard Stim (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 141330074X | ISBN-13: 978-1413300741 | Publication Date: September 2004 | Edition: 2nd

If you plan to use any copyrighted material for your own purposes, you need to get permission first from the owners of that work. If you don't, you could find yourself slapped with a lawsuit.

Getting Permission tackles the permissions process head on. It shines the light on whom to ask for permission, as well as when -- and how much to expect -- to pay for permission. Comprehensive and easy to read, the book covers:

*the permissions process
*the public domain
*copyright research
*fair use
*academic permissions
*the elements of a license and merchandise agreement
*the use of a trademark or fictional character
*and much more

Getting Permission includes agreements for acquiring authorization to use text, photographs, artwork and music. All agreements included as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.

The 2nd edition of this essential book is completely updated to reflect the latest laws and court decisions. It also covers new directions in permissions rules, such as the "CopyLeft" movement and Copyright Commons.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Whether you're a musician, writer, or collage artist, at some point you'll run into the problem of copyright. Nolo Press has come to the rescue with Getting Permission, by intellectual property attorney Richard Stim, providing everything you need, from information about the proper permit and how to get it is inside to ready-to-use forms and links to information resources online and off-. Even if you've never looked into the sometimes-murky world of copyright law, you'll be up to speed on concepts such as public domain and fair use just after browsing the first chapter. Additional material on tracking down copyright owners, writing permission letters, and tracking permits makes your job simple, especially if you plan to use many different materials.

Specific chapters cover music rights, artwork, trademarks, Web site permissions, academic permissions, and the nitty-gritty on fair use. Stim writes clearly and forcefully and isn't afraid to acknowledge that some aspects of his subject are still unclear. Advising caution in these legal frontiers, he still sticks with Nolo's empowerment theme by helping you keep up with the latest trends from home. The book comes with a PC floppy disk containing computer-ready forms in ASCII and rich text formats--a marvelous aid to the wired artist. If you want to use someone else's work legally but don't want to consult with an attorney, sample the power of DIY with Nolo Press's Getting Permission. --Rob Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

I have waited a long time for a book of this excellence, depth and breadth in rights and permissions. -- John B. McHughThe McHugh Memo

The book offers excellent advice and guidance for licensing content, transferring information and linking to other sites. -- Computer Currents

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: NOLO; 2nd edition (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141330074X
• ISBN-13: 978-1413300741
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,011,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MAKES IT EASY!, February 27, 2000

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This review is from: Getting Permission: How to License and Clear Copyrighted Materials Online and Off (Paperback)

Can't see enough good things about this book. Extremely useful and very readable. The author takes you step by step through the permissions process for all kinds of things. I especially like the practical advice on how to avoid or at least minimize licensing fees. The section on music samples answers a lot of questions and makes this book a must for people who do that sort of thing. The chapter on website permission should prevent anyone from getting (forgive me) tangled in lawsuit. As usual with NOLO, there are forms you can use at the back and also on a disk. HOW MUCH EASIER CAN IT GET? Great index too. This is THE book on the subject. If you have any questions about whether you can use something-- buy this book first. It'll save you headaches later.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference!, October 24, 2005

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This review is from: Getting Permission: How To License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off 2nd Edition (Paperback)

There is a lot of information in this book, lots to read and it is very in depth on the subject of copyrighted materials. What is very convenient is that the book includes a CD which has all of the forms that you will need to seek permission for various copyrighted materials. There are few books out there that will answer so many topics related to this subject in the detail that it does.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important if you publish on paper or run a web site, May 12, 2002

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Mike Tarrani "www.tarrani.com" (Deltona, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Getting Permission: How to License and Clear Copyrighted Materials Online and Off (Paperback)

Regardless of whether you use the Internet or do traditional publishing work, you need to know how to get permission to use the work of others. On the Internet this increasingly important in view of the issues surrounding deep linking and related challenges in a world where a simple HTML tag to someone else's work can bring legal problems. This book provides expert guidance that covers how to obtain permission, copyright research, what constitutes fair use, and how to legally use trademarks.

The book also clarifies the definition of "public domain" and what needs to be in a license agreement.

What makes this book especially valuable is that it comes with 32 forms that range from standard photo use and test use permission to linking agreements, interview releases, art for hire and more.