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Copyright Issues:
Copyright issues have become a hot topic, due to the Internet, and
the ease with which copyright laws can be broken in this digital age.
A few rules to remember to avoid infringing on others' copyrights:
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Just because you can copy it doesn't mean you
may copy it. |
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Just because it is available on the Internet doesn't mean it's
in the public domain. |
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You don't have to file for copyright for something to receive copyright
protection. A work is copyrighted as soon as it is created. However,
if the copyright is ever infringed upon, legal action becomes easier
if the work is registered. with the
US Copyright Office. |
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Material generated by the Federal Government is almost always in
the public domain. |
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Written permission is always better than verbal permission! |
For other questions about copyright, we refer you the K-State Intellectual
Property Office, especially the sections regarding
copyright basics
and general copyright
information and K-State web policies.
The K-State Research and Extension Identification Guide includes information
about logo and slogan use, stationery and newsletter requirements, publication
statements, informational signs, and uniform letter format. The Identification
Guide is available as a downloadable file in the Adobe Acrobat format.
For matters not covered in these guides, the University Attorney's
office can offer specific advice to university employees regarding the
copyrighting of works produced related to their job at K-State.
They can also provide assistance if a copyright related to K-State material
has been infringed upon. They cannot provide assistance on personal
projects or other matters. They can be reached at 532-5730.
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