Content Provides Key Legal Information for Publishers
CAPE CORAL, Fla., March 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Unlimited Priorities LLC®, a firm specializing in support for small and medium-size companies in the information and publishing industries, has announced the availability of an eBook geared specifically toward copyright issues faced by these organizations.
Pocket Copyright Guide for Publishers contains information vital to the publishing community. As copyright is the lifeblood of publishers, a basic knowledge of copyright law is crucial to working effectively with authors on such issues as transfers of copyright, terms of copyright, terminations and ownership. In addition, publishers must contract with authors and photographers –– and often other publishers –– to obtain permission for use of portions of copyrighted materials in new works. While larger publishers have in-house legal counsel or hired attorneys to offer advice on copyright matters, smaller publishers often are unable afford such legal support.
Authored by Laura N. Gasaway, Paul B. Eaton Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Pocket Copyright Guide for Publishers helps alleviate this problem. Each chapter covers a specific topic including basics of copyright law; registration; assignments and transfers; granting and obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted works; the use photographs, audiovisual works and other materials from websites; exceptions to copyright, such as fair use; licensing and collective rights societies; the digital environment; enforcement of copyright; international aspects of copyright; and industry trends.
Laura N. (Lolly) Gasaway was formerly Law Library Director and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of North Carolina School of Law. She has taught courses in Advanced Copyright Law, Art Law and Cyberspace Law. Lolly is past president of the American Association of Law Libraries, a Fellow of the Special Libraries Association, and current member of the Board of Directors of the Copyright Clearance Center. She previously has published three books and numerous articles on copyright law.
Pocket Copyright Guide for Publishers will be available June 1, 2014 for $14.95. A pre-publication price of $9.95 will be in effect until then. Prior to that date the introduction and first chapter may be downloaded at no cost at http://www.unlimitedpriorities.com/pocket-copyright-guide-for-publishers/ now.
Professor Gasaway commented on the upcoming availability of her new eBook: "I am excited to be working with Unlimited Priorities to make this information available. A basic knowledge of copyright law enables publishers to deal more effectively with authors and others on copyright matters. This book also will help smaller publishers determine when it is essential to seek legal advice on a copyright matter."
Iris L. Hanney, Unlimited Priorities president, responded, "In our dealings with publishers we previously had worked with Lolly on copyright issues. Our combined experience led us to determine that this book needed to be created. An important part of our mission is keeping our clients informed on important industry issues. By publishing Pocket Copyright Guide for Publishers we are providing key information both to them and to other members of this community."
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