Getting Permission
eBook - PDF

Getting Permission

Using & Licensing Copyright-Protected Materials Online & Off

  1. 529 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Getting Permission

Using & Licensing Copyright-Protected Materials Online & Off

About this book

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

Before you use a song, photo, book, or any other copyrighted work, you may need to get permission to avoid being sued for infringement.

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 copyright permission process
  • the public domain (free content)
  • how to figure out who owns a copyright
  • website permissions
  • the “fair use” rule
  • merchandise agreements
  • and much more.

The 9th edition is updated with summaries of recent copyright and fair use cases, and includes real-life questions from the Dear Rich intellectual property blog.

Information

Publisher
NOLO
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781413333732
Edition
9
eBook ISBN
9781413333749
Topic
Law
Index
Law

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Your Legal Companion
  6. 1. Introduction to the Permissions Process
  7. 2. Getting Permission to Use Text
  8. 3. Getting Permission to Use Photographs
  9. 4. Getting Permission to Use Artwork
  10. 5. Getting Permission to Use Music
  11. 6. Website Permissions
  12. 7. Academic and Educational Permissions
  13. 8. The Public Domain
  14. 9. Fair Use
  15. 10. Getting Permission to Use Trademarks
  16. 11. Art and Merchandise Licenses
  17. 12. Releases
  18. 13. Copyright Research
  19. 14. After Permission Is Granted
  20. 15. Assignments and Works Made for Hire
  21. 16. Help Beyond This Book
  22. Appendix: How to Use the Downloadable Forms on the Nolo Website
  23. Book Registration

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