Intellectual Property
Higher education institutions, as major producers and users of intellectual property, have an important stake in policies governing copyright, patents, trademarks, licensing, and access to information.
Copyright Resources
- United States Copyright Office
- Copyright Clearance Center
- Indiana University Copyright Resource Guide
- University of Texas: Copyright Crash Course
- 10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained
This page by Brad Templeton explains away ten common copyright myths, including issues around copyright notices, fair use, protecting your copyright, and more.
DMCA Resources
- Alphabet Soup: A P2P, DMCA, and HEOA FAQ
Watch the archive of the May 18, 2011 EDUCAUSE Live! webinar featuring Joseph Storch of SUNY, Heidi Wachs of Georgetown, and Kent Wada of UCLA. Presenters decipher this “alphabet soup,” translating the legalese requirements into accessible English while answering frequently asked questions and offering best practices for compliance. - The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998
- DMCA FAQ
This FAQ from the EDUCAUSE Campus Policy Working Group provides support and guidance to DMCA Designated Agents at Higher Education Institutions.
Legal Resources
- The Georgia State Copyright Case: Resources
This EDUCAUSE Policy page includes links to overview and analysis of the Georgia State copyright case.