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Ready reference
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained This guide answers common questions on what restrictions apply when choosing site content. 
Copyright Basics Concise FAQ from the U.S. Copyright Office at the Library of Congress.
The Copyright Website The Basics section presents good definitions of fair use and public domain. Also examines many recent cases of copyright infringement by well-knowns in digital, audio and visual media.

    
Research 
Bitlaw, a resource on technology law Comprehensive resource functions as a legal encyclopedia, dictionary, or directory. Extensive articles, definitions and links. Browse by headings and subheading or keyword search. 
Chapters include:
  • Copyright law 
  • Internet law 
  • Trademark law 
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act, status and analysis
    Association of Research Libraries (ARL) 

    Comprehensive site discusses DMCA as it relates to educational institutions and libraries.
    Includes:

  • Introduction and analysis
  • Compliance
  • Distance education 
  • Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D., Attorney at Law

    Specialist in intellectual property including internet law provides an extensive set of articles.
    Of particular interest:

  • e-THICS
  • For Website Designers and site Owners
  • Internet and Electronic Rights Issues
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