Copyright is a legal provision that grants exclusive rights to a work, typically for a limited amount of time, to the author/creator. In the United States, copyright protection generally begins at the moment the work becomes fixed in a tangible format, even if it is not yet published.
Works typically protected by copyright include:
There are legal provisions in the United States that allow for limited use of copyrighted material in certain circumstances. See this page for more information.
Contact the Nicolet College Library staff with questions or to find resources about copyright. However, please note that we are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice.
There are many resources available to learn more about copyright. Some suggested resources appear below.
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