COPYRIGHT SCHOOL
American University is committed to complying with all applicable
laws regarding copyright. When on the University’s network,
students, faculty, and staff are expected to abide by the Computer
Use and Copyright Policy. Copying or sharing music, movies or
computer software, without the copyright owner’s permission
or a copyright exception, is not only a violation of the University's
policies, it is illegal. Users, who have been found to infringe copyrighted
materials on the University’s network, are subject to disciplinary
proceedings under the Computer Use Policy, Faculty Manual, Student
Code of Conduct, and Staff Manual of Personnel Policies.
To educate the AU community about the basics of copyright law, the
Office of General Counsel developed an educational program entitled
Copyright School. It is our hope that Copyright School creates a greater
campus awareness of the basic concepts of copyright law.
Below are links to components of Copyright School. However, the information
presented here is intended for informational purposes only and nothing
on this webpage should be construed or relied upon as legal advice.
RELEVENT COPYRIGHT LAWS
U.S.
Const., Art. I, Sec. 8
17 USC 102 (Subject
matter of copyright: In general)
17 USC 106 (Exclusive
rights in copyrighted works)
17 USC 107 (Limitations
on exclusive rights: Fair Use)
17 USC 302 (Duration
of copyright: Works created on or after January 1, 1978)
17 USC 504 (Remedies for infringement:
Damages and profits)
17 USC 505 (Remedies
for infringement: Costs and attorney’s fees)
17 USC 506 (Criminal
Offenses)
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Computer
Use and Copyright Policy
COPYRIGHT BASICS
Copyright
Basics, U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 1.
The U.S. Copyright Office published a wonderful overview of the basic
concepts of copyright law.
Copyright School
– Power Point Presentation
The Office of General Counsel created an oral presentation for classes
and campus organizations. If you are interested in having someone
speak to your class or campus organization, please contact Justin
Perillo (x3285) at the Office of General Counsel.
COPYRIGHT QUIZ
Copyright Quiz
Do you know the basics? Take the Copyright Quiz challenge.
Copyright Quiz
Answer Sheet
Have you mastered the basics?
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING CONTRACT
Copyright
Assignment
As a result of a violation of the University’s Student Conduct
Code or of a referral from the Dean of Students Office, a student
is required to complete the attached copyright assignments.
