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Copyright Information
Copyright and Needlework Added: 25-Jun-2000
Information about copyright specifically in the context of needlework and fiber arts. Note that this site is a summary of one non-lawyer's understanding of the area, and should not be relied on as legal advice.
Copyright FAQ Added: 2-Sep-1998
Copyright basics, plus links to other copyright information on the Web. Information compiled from various newsgroups. As of 1/13/01, it appears this page was about to be moved: if the link above doesn't work, please try this one: http://www.tjc.com/copyright/
Copyright FAQ for Knitters Added: 9-Mar-2001
Practical guide to copyright issues for knitters (and other craftspeople). Includes specific examples and helpful suggestions, as well as a discussion of the law itself (in layman's terms).
Copyright Myths Added: 2-Sep-1998
An attempt to answer common myths about copyright seen on the net and cover issues related to copyright and USENET/Internet publication.
Information on Fair Use Added: 2-Sep-1998
What constitutes "fair use" that doesn't violate a copyright? from Fair Use of Copyrighted Works, a pamphlet published by CETUS (Consortium for Educational Technology in University Systems). It was put together by the Working Group on Ownership, Legal Rights of Use and Fair Use of the CSU-SUNY-CUNY Joint Committee. Site includes links to other copyright information.
Mailing List Added: 2-Sep-1998
A moderated mailing list, described as a forum to discuss all aspect of copyright issues. To subscribe, click on "Mailing List" (above) to send an email to listproc@cni.org -- no subject line -- in the body of the message put: subscribe cni-copyright your-real-name (put in your real name, not that phrase). You will get back a "welcome" message with all the other info you need to know about the list.
Ocean State Lawyers for the Arts Added: 20-Oct-1998
The Rhode Island affiliate of a nationwide network of non-profit public service organizations dedicated to providing legal assistance to visual artists, actors, performers, theatre companies, museums, dance troupes, artists' groups and any other artists or arts organizations in need of help regarding contracts, copyrights, trademarks, tax-exempt status, collection of accounts and any other arts-related problems. This website offers free legal information to artists of all disciplines in order to help them to understand and protect their rights before problems arise.
US Copyright Office Added: 2-Sep-1998
These are the folks who know ... extensive site with lot and lots of information.
US Patent and Trademark Office Site Added: 2-Sep-1998
Not copyright exactly but potentially just as meaningful for some fiber artists.
Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts Added: 20-Oct-1998
A unique alliance of lawyers and artists dedicated to addressing the legal needs of creative artists and arts organizations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Arts Resolution Services helps artists to resolve disputed issues (such as return of property or restitution for damaged artwork) without having to go to court, and teaches conflict resolution to students, teachers and staff in the District of Columbia schools and area colleges.
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