Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work

Go to class
Write Review

Free Online Course: Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work is taught by Von Glitschka.

Overview
  • Learn how to protect yourself from copyright infringement. Explore what needs to be copyrighted, how to register one, and how to properly respond to infringement.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Infringement
    • Meet Kohel Haver
    1. What Is Copyright?
    • Defining copyright
    • What can you copyright?
    • Why register a copyright?
    2. Copyright Registration
    • How to register a copyright
    • How long does a copyright last?
    • What is derivative work?
    3. Copyright Infringers
    • Sole proprietors
    • Creative proxies
    • Business entities
    • Fanatics
    • What is public domain?
    4. Responding to Infringement
    • Reasonable email
    • Cease and desist letter
    • DMCA response letter
    • DMCA takedown notice
    • Using social media
    • Real-world responses
    • When to contact a lawyer
    5. Common Copyright Misconceptions
    • Copyright myths
    • Copyright reality
    • Can an animal own a copyright?
    • Quick response kit
    • Zombies and copyright
    Conclusion
    • Summary