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Tag Archives: Copyright
Google Books – – What is “Fair Use” in the digital age?
Google Books (http://www.books.google.com) provides access to digitized copies of books. Google scans and indexes the books, making them searchable online. This greatly enhances access to information – from anywhere on the planet. Is this “copyright infringement” or “fair use” in … Continue reading
Posted in Business Practices, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Legal, Uncategorized
Tagged Copyright, Intellectual Property
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Social Media – Goals & Guidelines for Business and Personal Use
Social Media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc) are used by individuals and companies – and really blur the lines between what’s business and what’s personal. In the workplace, employers set the standards for conduct and acceptable speech. Outside the workplace, … Continue reading
Convert “Pirates into Partners”
At a conference on Innovations in Learning, sponsored by Brandon Hall Research (See: www.brandon-hall.com), I learned about how new technologies are being used to create “communities” that engage users – and help to improve products and services and build businesses. … Continue reading
Posted in Business Practices, Business Systems, contracts, Copyright, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Legal, Social Media, The Cloud, Uncategorized, Web-based services
Tagged Amazon, Collaboration, Copyright, eBay, Fair Use, Harry Potter, Intellectual Property, Partners, Pirates, Star Wars
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Key Business Value Drivers — Intangibles and Employees
“Value drivers” distinguish successful companies from their competitors. While it’s easy to be distracted by all the demands competing for the business owner’s time and attention, successful companies focus on the key value drivers – which are frequently “intangibles” and … Continue reading
Posted in Business Model Profitability, Business Practices, Business Systems, Employment, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Legal, Non compete, Uncategorized
Tagged Copyright, Employees, infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Professional Services, Restaurants, Retail, Technology, Value Drivers
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What’s in the Public Domain?
Myth: If it’s on the Internet, it is in the “public domain” and can be freely copied. While information on the Internet is “public,” it’s not all in the “public domain.” According to Wikipedia, “Public domain comprises the body of … Continue reading
Posted in Copyright, Intellectual Property, Uncategorized
Tagged Copyright, Fair Use, Intellectual Property, public domain
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What is Fair Use?
Copyright – What is “Fair Use”? Copyright law makes it illegal to copy, display, publish, perform or create derivative works of copyrighted material without the permission of the owner. Most of the content on the Internet is covered by copyright … Continue reading
Posted in Copyright, Intellectual Property, Uncategorized
Tagged Copyright, Fair Use, Intellectual Property
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Social Media — 10 Thoughts
Social media (Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, etc) are being used by individuals and companies – in ways that really blur the lines between what’s business and personal. Here are 10 thoughts: 10. Legal responsibility. You are legally responsible for … Continue reading
IP Quiz – Is Your Intellectual Property Escaping?
Intellectual Property (IP) is broad in scope. People tend to think of the formal IP – such as Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents. IP also includes a broad range of work processes and intangibles (such as customer relationships and employee morale). … Continue reading
Copyright – “Fair Use” Doctrine
In general, Copyright law makes it illegal to copy, display, publish, perform or create derivative works of copyrighted material without the permission of the owner. But, the rights of the copyright owner are limited by the “Fair Use” doctrine, which … Continue reading
Posted in Business Practices, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Uncategorized
Tagged Copyright, Intellectual Property
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