Copyright Licensing
Expert-defined terms from the Professional Certificate in Copyright Protection course at London School of Business and Administration. Free to read, free to share, paired with a professional course.
Abandonware refers to software or digital products that are no lon… #
Abandonware can pose a challenge to copyright protection, as the original creators may no longer be actively enforcing their rights, but the works are still technically under copyright.
Access control is a method used to restrict access to digital content, su… #
This can be achieved through the use of passwords, encryption, or other forms of technical protection measures.
Adaptation refers to the process of creating a new work based on an existing … #
Adaptations can be considered derivative works, and may require permission from the original copyright holder.
Anti #
circumvention laws are regulations that prohibit the circumvention of technical protection measures, such as encryption or digital rights management systems, that are used to protect digital content. These laws are intended to prevent piracy and other forms of copyright infringement.
Assignment of copyright refers to the transfer of ownership of a copyr… #
This can include the transfer of exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or distribute the work.
Berne Convention is an international treaty that establishes a framework… #
The Convention sets out minimum standards for copyright protection, including the length of copyright term and the types of works that are eligible for protection.
Collective management organization is an entity that manages copyrights o… #
These organizations can help to simplify the process of clearing rights and obtaining licenses for the use of copyrighted works.
Compulsory license is a license that is granted by a government or other… #
Compulsory licenses can be used to promote access to essential works, such as educational materials or pharmaceuticals.
Copyright clearance is the process of obtaining permission from the ri… #
This can involve researching the ownership of the work, identifying the rights holder, and negotiating a license agreement.
Copyright infringement refers to the unauthorized use or distribution of… #
This can include reproduction, distribution, or display of the work, and can result in legal liability and damages.
Copyright notice is a statement that is included with a copyrighted</b… #
The notice typically includes the symbol, the name of the rights holder, and the year of publication.
Creative Commons is a non #
profit organization that provides licenses and other tools to help creators manage their copyrights and make their works more accessible to others. Creative Commons licenses allow creators to choose from a range of permissions and restrictions for the use of their works.
Database rights refer to the protection of databases and other … #
This can include the compilation of data, as well as the structure and organization of the database.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act is a law that was enacted in the United… #
The law includes provisions related to digital rights management, anti-circumvention, and online copyright infringement.
Digital rights management refers to the use of technical measures to prot… #
These measures can help to prevent piracy and other forms of copyright infringement.
Derivative work is a new work that is based on an existing copyrighted wo… #
Derivative works can be considered infringing if they are created without the permission of the original rights holder.
Distance learning is a method of education that involves the use of di… #
This can raise copyright issues related to the use of digital content, such as ebooks or online resources.
Domain name is a unique address that is used to identify a webs… #
Domain names can be protected under trademark law, and can also raise copyright issues related to the use of digital content.
E-book is a digital version of a book , often in the form of a f… #
E-books can raise copyright issues related to the use of digital content, such as reproduction or distribution.
Electronic Frontier Foundation is a non #
profit organization that advocates for digital rights and freedoms, including the right to access and use digital content. The organization often takes a critical view of copyright law and its application in the digital age.
End #
user license agreement is a contract between a software developer or other content provider and the end-user of a product or service. The agreement typically includes terms and conditions related to the use of the product or service, including any restrictions on copyrighted materials.
Fair use is a doctrine in copyright law that allows for the limited use o… #
Fair use is often applied in cases where the use is for educational, criticism, or commentary purposes.
File sharing is the act of sharing digital files, such as music… #
File sharing can raise copyright issues, particularly if the files are copyrighted and are being shared without the permission of the rights holder.
Free and open #
source software is software that is made available under a license that allows users to access, modify, and distribute the software freely. This type of software can raise copyright issues, particularly if the software includes copyrighted materials.
Geographical indication is a designation that is used to identify a pr… #
Geographical indications can be protected under trademark law, and can also raise copyright issues related to the use of digital content.
Intellectual property refers to the rights granted to creators and… #
Intellectual property rights can be used to protect digital content, such as music or movies, from unauthorized use or distribution.
International copyright law refers to the laws and treaties that g… #
International copyright law can be complex, as different countries have different laws and regulations related to copyright protection.
ISP liability refers to the responsibility of internet service pro… #
ISPs can be held liable for copyright infringement if they fail to take reasonable steps to prevent or stop the infringement.
Licensing agreement is a contract between a rights holder and a <i… #
The agreement typically includes terms and conditions related to the use of the work, including any restrictions or requirements.
Moral rights refer to the personal rights of creators , such… #
Moral rights can be protected under copyright law, and can be used to prevent the distortion or mutilation of a work.
Net neutrality refers to the principle that internet service providers sh… #
Net neutrality can raise copyright issues, particularly if ISPs are allowed to block or throttle certain types of content.
Open access refers to the practice of making research and other schola… #
Open access can raise copyright issues, particularly if the works are copyrighted and are being made available without the permission of the rights holder.
Orphan works refer to copyrighted works where the rights holder is… #
Orphan works can pose a challenge to copyright protection, as it can be difficult to obtain permission to use the work or to clear the rights.
Patent refers to a grant of exclusive rights to an inven… #
Patents can be used to protect digital content, such as software or business methods.
Peer #
to-peer file sharing is a method of sharing digital files, such as music or movies, with others over a network or other online platform. Peer-to-peer file sharing can raise copyright issues, particularly if the files are copyrighted and are being shared without the permission of the rights holder.
Plagiarism refers to the act of passing off someone else's work as… #
Plagiarism can raise copyright issues, particularly if the work is copyrighted and is being used without the permission of the rights holder.
Public domain refers to works that are no longer protected by copyrigh… #
Public domain works can be used freely, without the need for permission or payment of royalties.
Publishing agreement is a contract between an author and a publ… #
The agreement typically includes terms and conditions related to the use of the work, including any restrictions or requirements.
Recording rights refer to the rights granted to recording artists… #
Recording rights can be protected under copyright law, and can be used to prevent the unauthorized use or distribution of sound recordings.
Royalty refers to a payment made to a rights holder for the use of… #
Royalties can be used to compensate creators for the use of their works, and can be an important source of income for artists and writers.
Search engine optimization refers to the practice of optimizing websit… #
Search engine optimization can raise copyright issues, particularly if the content is copyrighted and is being used without the permission of the rights holder.
Software license is a contract between a software developer and a… #
The license typically includes terms and conditions related to the use of the software, including any restrictions or requirements.
Subscription #
based model is a business model in which customers pay a fee to access content or services on a regular basis. Subscription-based models can raise copyright issues, particularly if the content is copyrighted and is being made available without the permission of the rights holder.
Trademark refers to a symbol , word , or phrase that is used… #
Trademarks can be protected under trademark law, and can be used to prevent confusion or dilution of a brand.
User #
generated content refers to content that is created and shared by users of a website or other online platform. User-generated content can raise copyright issues, particularly if the content is copyrighted and is being used without the permission of the rights holder.
Webcasting refers to the act of broadcasting audio or video … #
Webcasting can raise copyright issues, particularly if the content is copyrighted and is being broadcast without the permission of the rights holder.
WIPO Copyright Treaty is an international treaty that sets out minimum st… #
The treaty includes provisions related to digital rights management, anti-circumvention, and online copyright infringement.
Work for hire refers to a work that is created by an employee or <… #
Works for hire can raise copyright issues, particularly if the work is copyrighted and is being used without the permission of the rights holder.
WTO Agreement on Trade #
Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights is an international agreement that sets out minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, and trademarks. The agreement includes provisions related to enforcement and dispute resolution.