When you need copyright permission

by admin — last modified 2009-06-24 05:33

This information is for general guidance only; it is not legal advice.

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You need copyright permission if: you use something protected by copyright, you use a 'substantial part' (this may not be a big part), the copyright has not expired, your use is controlled by the copyright owner (the copyright owner has the exclusive right to make the use), and your use is not covered by a special exception See also: Where to get copyright permission	Q&As on when you need copyright permission generally Q&As on when you need copyright permission to use text Q&As on when you need copyright permission to use images Q&As on using quotes and extracts	Artworks Databases, compilations, tables, forms House plans Ideas Internet Maps & charts Names, titles and slogans Quotes & extracts Recipes Sewing patterns Training materials Translations	Importing (e.g. books, CDs, DVDs) Music: choirs, bands, private music teachers Music: copying MP3s, CDs, & audio-cassettes Music: playing music, APRA & PPCA Music: use in film & multimedia Music: use in student films & home videos Music: use by churches Musicals, concerts & plays: staging Permissions & clearances Private use Renting (e.g. CDs) TV programs: home-taping Videos & DVDs: copying & downloading Videos, films and DVDs: screening in public

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