Ownership :
Ownership Copyright laws are designed to protect an individual’s original work so that they may be compensated for their work.
These creators have the right to decide if their work may be used by others, how it will be used and for how long.
Work must be original and tangible to be copyrighted.
Users must always ask permission before borrowing copyrighted work.
The only exception to this rule is the Fair Use doctrine.
Fair Use Guidelines :
Fair Use Guidelines The Fair Use doctrine allows copyrighted work to be used without direct permission from the creator for educational or non-profit purposes.
There are specific restrictions in regard to the use of copyrighted material under fair use guidelines.
Restrictions of the Fair Use Guidelines :
Restrictions of the Fair Use Guidelines The standard limit on the amount of work that may be used under the fair use policy is 10% of the original work.
Other specific portion limits apply to text, music, video, poetry, database information, imagery and photography.
For a complete list of specific guidelines for each media, please visit the following website:
http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/IntellectualPropertui/faculty.htm#mm
Fair Use Guidelines continued… :
Fair Use Guidelines continued… Material must be used for educational instruction or other educational purposes rather than personal use.
Material that is used under the fair use policy may only be kept for a maximum of two years.
No more than two copies or a copy for each person working on the project may be made.
Permission :
Permission If Fair Use Guidelines do not apply or if you are unsure, always ask permission from the copyright owner.
A permission template may be helpful in requesting this necessary permission.
Here are two examples of permission templates:
Landmarks for Schools
Bellingham Public Schools
For more information: :
For more information: The information in this presentation is courtesy of:
Education World,
Office of General Counsel University of Texas System,
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction,
Landmarks for Schools,
Bellingham Public Schools