Introduction
Copyright information provided here is by the Florida Virtual Campus Library Services' Digital Services and OER Unit which offers a variety of services and products to support the Florida teaching and research higher education community, including online assistance and face-to-face consultation. For assistance with your teaching or research endeavors contact the Digital Services and OER Unit to ask a question or schedule an appointment.
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Copyright is determined by the country in which the product was made tangible. Since we are located with the United States information provided here reflect U.S. laws. The information presented here is intended for informational or educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have specific legal questions pertaining to copyright or intellectual property please contact an attorney/lawyer.
Guide Navigation:
U.S. legislation two new areas impacting copyright:
Consult the U.S. copyright office https://copyright.gov/legislation/ and your attorney
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Bill – Number H.R. 133 |
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For § 2319C on illicit digital transmission services, For the CASE Act, see bill excerpt |
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 |
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Florida Post-Secondary Higher Education Policy on the Use of Copyrighted Works in Education and Research
Florida Institutions of Higher Education require compliance with copyright law and, when appropriate, supports the exercise in good faith of full copyright exemption rights by faculty, staff, and students. Specifically, Florida Institutions of Higher Education:
- informs and educates faculty, staff, and students about copyright law, including the limited exclusive rights of copyright holders as set forth in 17 U.S.C. § 106, the application of the four fair use factors in 17 U.S.C. § 107, and the other copyright exceptions;
- makes available tools and resources to faculty, staff, and students for their use in determining copyright status and ownership and whether use of a work in a specific situation would be a fair use and, therefore, not an infringement under copyright law;
- facilitates use of materials currently licensed by Florida Institutions of Higher Education and provides information on licensing of third-party materials; and
- identifies individuals who can counsel faculty, staff, and students regarding application of copyright law. Contact help@flvc.org for more information.
