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     • Only the copyright owner can dedicate a work to the public domain. Sometimes, the creator of the work is not the copyright owner and does not have authority. If in doubt, contact the copyright owner to verify the dedication.
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   Who can dedicate a work to the public domain?

   • An additional concern is whether the person making the dedication has the right to do so. Only the copyright owner can dedicate a work to the public domain. Sometimes, the creator of the work is not the copyright owner and does not have authority. If in doubt, contact the copyright owner to verify the dedication.

   Welcome to the Public Domain - Copyright Overview by Rich Stim

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   What is a public domain dedication?

   • This tool allows anyone to waive their copyright and place a work directly into the global public domain—prior to the expiration of copyright. An example of using the public domain dedication is the website Unsplash, which showcases incredible, free, “do whatever you want” high-resolution photography.

   The public domain and 5 things not covered by copyright

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   Does mean a work is in the public domain?

   • As we learned, copyright protection is automatic, so the absence of a copyright symbol “©” does not mean a work is in the public domain. In addition to its CC0 Public Domain Dedication, Creative Commons also has a tool called the Public Domain Mark, which can label works whose copyright has expired everywhere in the world.

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   Can a work enter the public domain before a copyright expires?

   • Second, works can enter the public domain if authors put them there before the copyright expires. The is made possible by using the CC0 Public Domain Dedication. This tool allows anyone to waive their copyright and place a work directly into the global public domain—prior to the expiration of copyright.

   The public domain and 5 things not covered by copyright

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   Who can dedicate a clip art to the public domain?

   • Only the copyright owner can dedicate a work to the public domain. Sometimes, the creator of the work is not the copyright owner and does not have authority. If in doubt, contact the copyright owner to verify the dedication. Generally clip art is sold in books, digital bundles, or from websites, and is often offered as “copyright-free.”

   Welcome to the Public Domain - Copyright Overview by Rich Stim

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   Why are some works in the public domain?

   • Third, some works are in the public domain because they were never subject to copyright protection in the first place! Even though it’s ridiculously easy to get a copyright (you literally have to do nothing but scribble something ona piece of paper or click the digital shutter button on your iPhone camera).

   The public domain and 5 things not covered by copyright

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3. guides.library.cornell.edu › copyright › publicdomainCopyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain

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   Sep 25, 2024 · The creator may also decide before the expiration of copyright to dedicate the work to the public domain, giving that new creation to the public to use. There are some expressions, including facts, local laws, or works of the US Government (to name a few), which are excluded from copyright protections.

4. infoguides.pepperdine.edu › public_domainWhat is Public Domain? - Copyright and Intellectual Property ...

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   Apr 26, 2024 · The copyright owner deliberately places it in the public domain, known as “dedication." Copyright law does not protect this type of work. An important caveat to public domain material is that, while each work belongs to the public, collections of public domain works may be protected by copyright.

5. guides.lib.campbell.edu › public-domain › introductionPublic Domain 101 - Copyright Crash Course: Public Domain ...

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   May 14, 2024 · The copyright owner (s) has dedicated the work to the public domain. It is important not to confuse public availability with public domain. The availability of a document online has nothing to do with its copyright status.

6. fairuse.stanford.edu › overview › public-domainWelcome to the Public Domain - Copyright Overview by Rich ...

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   • Copyright Does Not Protect Certain Works

   As of 2019, copyright has expired for all works published in the United States before 1924. In other words, if the work was published in the U.S. before January 1, 1924, you are free to use it in the U.S. without permission. These rules and dates apply regardless of whether the work was created by an individual author, a group of authors, or an emp...

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   Thousands of works published in the United States before 1964 fell into the public domain because the copyright was not renewed in time under the law in effect then. If a work was first published before 1964, the owner had to file a renewal with the Copyright Office during the 28th year after publication. No renewal meant a loss of copyright. If yo...

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   If, upon viewing a work, you see words such as, “This work is dedicated to the public domain,” then it is free for you to use. Sometimes an author deliberately chooses not to protect a work and dedicates the work to the public. This type of dedication is rare, and unless there is express authorization placing the work in the public domain, do not assume that the work is free to use. An additional concern is whether the person making the dedication has the right to do so. Only the copyright ow...

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   There are some things that copyright law does not protect. Copyright law does not protect the titles of books or movies, nor does it protect short phrases such as, “Make my day.” Copyright protection also doesn’t cover facts, ideas, or theories. These things are free for all to use without authorization.

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7. library.abcnash.edu › copyright › publicdomainSusie McClure Library: Understanding Copyright: Public Domain

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   Aug 28, 2024 · Intentional Dedication: A copyright holder may choose to explicitly dedicate their work to the public domain, waiving their rights and allowing anyone to use the work without restrictions.

8. creativecommons.org › 2017/01/16 › public-domain-5The public domain and 5 things not covered by copyright

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   Jan 16, 2017 · The is made possible by using the CC0 Public Domain Dedication. This tool allows anyone to waive their copyright and place a work directly into the global public domain—prior to the expiration of copyright. An example of using the public domain dedication is the website Unsplash, which showcases incredible, free, “do whatever you want ...

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   In most parts of the world, a creator can decide to forego the protections of copyright and dedicate their work to the public domain. Creative Commons has a legal tool called CC0 (“CC Zero”) Public Domain Dedication that helps authors put their works into the worldwide public domain to the greatest extent possible.