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Chilling Effects Clearinghouse

Chilling Effects Clearinghouse will aid you in understanding the intellectual property laws with regards to your online activities.   "The web site offers background material and explanations of the law for people whose websites deal with topics such as Fan Fiction, Copyright, Domain Names, Trademarks, Anonymous Speech, and Defamation."

Copyright Basics

Copyright Clearance Center

Copyright Clearance Center helps you "obtain permission to reproduce copyrighted content such as articles and book chapters in journals, photocopies, coursepacks, library reserves, Web sites, e-mail and more."

Copyright & Fair Use

Copyright & Fair Use is a collection of current resources covering copyright and fair use law in the United States.  You can stay current on what is copyright, pending legislation and cases, find primary materials, and other web sites.

Copyright Information Circulars and Form Letters

"The circulars and factsheets below provide basic information about registration, fees, compulsory licenses, and other aspects of the copyright process."

U.S. Copyright

U.S. Copyright office offers forms, publications, current legislation and cases, and guidance in obtaining copyright for your work(s).

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