Copyright and Public Domain

1.

Copyright and Public
Domain
In this presentation, we'll explore what copyright means, why it's
important, and how it relates to public domain materials.
by Alikhan, Alexandr, Aldiyar

2.

What is Copyright?
Copyright is a legal concept that gives the creator of a work the exclusive right to use and distribute that
work. This includes artistic, literary, and musical works, which are protected by copyright as soon as they
are created.
Origin
Application
Enforcement
The concept of copyright dates
Copyright applies to any
Copyright holders can sue for
back to England's Statute of
medium, including books,
damages or an injunction to
Anne in 1710.
music, and online content.
stop unauthorized use.

3.

Why is Copyright Important?
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3
Incentive
2
P rotection
Copyright encourages
Copyright protects the
creativity and provides an
rights of creators and
incentive for creators to
ensures that they are fairly
continue producing new
compensated for their
works.
work.
E conomic Benefits
The protection of intellectual property rights promotes economic
growth and investment in new ideas.

4.

How Long Does Copyright Protection
Last?
Copyright protection varies depending on the type of work and the date of creation.
Literary, Musical, and Artistic Works
70 years after the author's death
Anonymous and Pseudonymous Works
70 years after publication
Cinematographic Works
70 years after the death of the last surviving
author

5.

E xceptions to Copyright
There are several ways that copyrighted material can be legally used without permission from the creator.
Fair Use
Public Domain
Allows limited use of copyrighted material for
Works that are no longer protected by
purposes such as criticism, commentary,
copyright can be used by anyone without
news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and
permission.
research.

6.

Public Domain: Definition and Examples
Public domain materials are works that are not protected by copyright and are therefore available for
anyone to use or modify in any way they please.
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0-5 Years
Government documents and
20-75 Years
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publications.
Works whose copyright has expired or
was not renewed.
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75+ Years
Works created by the U.S . federal
government, some international works,
and many works whose copyright
holders have explicitly released them
into the public domain.

7.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using
Public Domain Materials
Advantages
Disadvantages
Free to use and distribute
No exclusivity
Can be modified or adapted
No control over modifications or adaptations
No need to obtain permission or pay fees
No guarantee of accuracy or quality

8.

Conclusion
Stay Informed
E xplore the Public
Domain
Find Trusted Sources
with changes in copyright law
The public domain contains a
always rely on reputable
to protect your own work and
wealth of resources that can be
sources to ensure accuracy
avoid infringing on the rights of
freely used and adapted for a
and quality.
others.
variety of purposes.
It's important to stay up-to-date
When using any materials,