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As part of these outreach efforts, they frequently distribute promotional and informational materials, such as brochures and newsletters, and operate websites. Many organizations use materials, such as photographs, graphics, or other content, from third parties and the Internet to enhance the visual appeal and quality of their promotional materials. However, these materials are often protected by copyright laws, and using them without permission from the copyright owner can put the organization at risk of copyright infringement. There is a limited but widely known exception to copyright protection called the “fair use” doctrine. Some uses by nonprofit organizations may constitute “fair use,” depending on the nature and purpose of the use. There are also certain materials that are in the “public domain,” meaning they are not protected by copyright and are available for anyone to use for any purpose.  \nWe have compiled this collection of frequently asked copyright and copyright infringement questions and answers and have divided them into the following categories:  \n􀁸 FAQs 1-8  \n􀁸 FAQs 9-12  \n􀁸 FAQs 13-18  \n􀁸 FAQs 19-26  \n􀁸 FAQs 27-30  \nCopyright Basics and Definitions The Public Domain  \nFair Use  \nUsing Copyrighted Works  \nCopyright Considerations on the Internet  \nWe hope you will find this resource to be a useful preliminary guide for determining what materials maybe copyrighted, and when and how they may be used.  \n●●●  \nThis guide is intended to serve as a general reference regarding federal trademark and copyright laws. This guide’s coverage of these areas is not exhaustive and is necessarily incomplete. In addition, many of these areas may be subject to changes in statutory and case law as well as new interpretive positions of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office. Although this guide may provide information concerning potential legal issues, it is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. This guide is not created or designed to address the unique facts or circumstances that may arise in any specific instance, and you should not and are not authorized to rely on it as a source of legal advice. It is understood that neither the provision of information to you through this guide, nor your reviewing that information, will establish any attorney-client relationship between you and Public Counsel, or any other person or entity, including but not limited to Public Counsel’s counsel. Anyone seeking legal advice or assistance should contact an appropriate attorney in their relevant jurisdiction.  \nPublic Counsel’s Community Development Project builds strong foundations for healthy, vibrant and economically stable communities through its comprehensive legal and capacity building services for nonprofits that assist low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. If your organization needs legal assistance, or to access the latest version of this document, [visit](visit www.publiccounsel.org/practice_areas/community_development or)[ ](visit www.publiccounsel.org/practice_areas/community_development or)[www.publiccounsel.org/practice_areas/community_development](visit www.publiccounsel.org/practice_areas/community_development or)[ or](visit www.publiccounsel.org/practice_areas/community_development or) call (213) 385-2977, extension 200.  \nCOPYRIGHT BASICS AND DEFINITIONS  \n1. What is a copyright?  \nA copyright protects an author’s expression of an original work. Copyright is a form of intellectual property that gives the author of an original work the exclusive rights to own, use, and exploit that work for a certain period of time.  \n2. Who is the author of a copyrighted work?  \nThe author of a copyrighted work is the person who created the work. When a photographer ","cbCaic3yvq9SLI86","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic3yvq9SLI86","pdf",983485,"English","# Copyright Basics and Definitions\n## The Public Domain\n## Fair Use\n## Using Copyrighted Works\n## Copyright Considerations on the Internet","[{\"question\":\"What does copyright protect for an author?\",\"answer\":\"Copyright protects an author’s expression of an original work. It is an intellectual property form that grants the author exclusive rights to own, use, and exploit the work for a certain period.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is considered the author or copyright owner of a copyrighted work?\",\"answer\":\"The author is the person who created the work, such as the photographer or writer. 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