Getting Permission: Using & Licensing Copyright-Protected Materials Online & Off

If you're using copyrighted material, don't get sued--get permission! Online or off, before you use some or all of a song, photo, book, or any other work covered by copyright law, you might need to get permission. If you don't, you could end up facing legal action from the rights-holder. 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 - music permissions - fair use - school-related permissions - license and merchandise agreements (including sample contracts and other forms) - and much more. The 9th edition is updated with summaries of recent copyright and fair use cases, as well as dozens of real-life questions from the Dear Rich permissions blog.