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CLARIFYING COPYRIGHT CONCEPTS
CMLS Brings it to the Table
May 16, 2017
CHEESY ATTORNEY DISCLAIMER
NO LEGAL ADVICE
public domain: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NCI_swiss_cheese.jpg
“On the Attack” by Max Talbot-Minkin is licensed under CC BY 2.0, modified, https://ccsearch.creativecommons.org/image/detail/CNokC-oJoYthRZE7qXahlg==
DISTINCT CONCEPTS
• Copyright registration = offensive
• DMCA safe harbor = defensive
COPYRIGHTREGISTRATION
WHAT?
“Cyan's Portfolio” by brett jordan is licensed under CC BY 2.0, modified, https://www.flickr.com/photos/x1brett/9428282993
COPYRIGHTREGISTRATION
WHY?
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DMCASAFE HARBOR
WHAT?
“the harbor at Split--1987” by xinem licensed under CC BY 2.0, modified, https://www.flickr.com/photos/christinestephens/4685722053
DMCASAFE HARBOR
WHY?
“Shark” by Steve Garner is licensed under CC BY 2.0, modified, https://www.flickr.com/photos/22032337@N02/8314569214
DMCA SAFE HARBOR
• Safe harbor procedures.– Register a designated agent with copyright office.
– Add notice and contact information to your website.
– Follow the procedures in DMCA if there is a takedown request.
– Don’t have knowledge of infringement; don’t benefit from it.
“the harbor at Split--1987” by xinem licensed under CC BY 2.0, modified, https://www.flickr.com/photos/christinestephens/4685722053
• Changes for 2017:
– New electronic filing system.
– Price decrease to $6.
– “Alternative names” cannot be separate entity.
– Must re-file by December 31, 2017.
“the harbor at Split--1987” by xinem licensed under CC BY 2.0, modified, https://www.flickr.com/photos/christinestephens/4685722053
DMCA SAFE HARBOR
“On the Attack” by Max Talbot-Minkin is licensed under CC BY 2.0, modified, https://ccsearch.creativecommons.org/image/detail/CNokC-oJoYthRZE7qXahlg==
TAKE AWAYS• Copyright registration = offensive
– Go get ‘em!
• DMCA safe harbor = defensive
– If have designated agent, renew
– If filed for participants, assess with counsel
Want to nerd-out more on copyright?
See Camille’s blog post at:
