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Copyright Information: University Services

Your guide to information & resources on copyright.

Many university services would benefit from knowing more about copyright and intellectual property. Below are some examples along with related legal resources.

Services that Could be Impacted by Copyright

Practically any employee or department could be impacted by copyright. Here are just a few examples:

Administration - Intellectual property policy for liability protection
Campus entertainment - Public performances
Disability services - Copies for accessibility
Library services - Copies, displays, loans
Printing services - Copyright notices, procedures
Theatre & Choir - Public performances, copies
Theses & dissertations - Student rights

CASE Act

CASE Act FAQ from Copyright Alliance
Answers to many frequently asked questions available here about the new Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act regulations and process.

See our (C) blog post for more information on this very important development that starts in 2022.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Overview of the DMCA from the Copyright Office
The DMCA refers to sections 512, 1201, and 1202 of Title 17 and refers to any online display/performance/copy and offers safety from liability for qualifying institutions/departments.
View Harvard's Advisory on the DMCA
An example of how a university is responding to the DMCA.

U.S. Code

U.S. Code, Title 17, Section 107 - Fair Use
Text provided by Cornell's Legal Information Institute.
U.S. Code, Title 17, Section 512 - Limitations on liability relating to material online
Text provided by Cornell's Legal Information Institute. Applies only to qualifying institutions/departments.
U.S. Code, Title 17, Section 1201 - Circumvention of copyright protection systems
Text provided by Cornell's Legal Information Institute.
U.S. Code, Title 17, Section 1202 - Integrity of copyright management information
Text provided by Cornell's Legal Information Institute.