Let’s keep the Lakeview Lately legal!

 I will show you six different pictures with a variety of citations.  You need to number your paper 1-6 and respond “legal” or “illegal” to each picture  Be ready to defend your answers!  After each questions, I’ll reveal the right answer!

 The Copyright Law (updated in 1998): ◦ “Copyright law protects the individual’s right to control the use of their intellectual property. ◦ Applies to literature, music, lyrics, plays, choreography, pictures, photos, sculptures, graphics, movies, audiovisual works, and sound recordings ◦ Using copyrighted materials without permission can result in a lawsuit and heavy penalties for your publication and your school. If done knowingly, you could face criminal penalties.

 The doctrine of fair use ◦ Allows a journalist to copy a limited portion of published material, such as in news reporting, editorials, or for criticism, education and research. ◦ Allows the use of a limited number of lines from a book, movie, or poem ◦ Allows the use of brief quotes ◦ Allows a suggestion of a character (including comics and cartoons) but not an exact likeness

 This photo is from Microsoft Clip Art.  The caption reads: “Ladybugs attack New York City—are you safe?”

 Microsoft Office Suites provides free clip art as part of its package  You do not need to cite your source when using clip art from Microsoft  Clip art found online must have the label “free” in order to be usable.  Clip art found online must be offered by the original artist in order to be used

 This picture is from an online bicycle website  The caption reads: “Art McArther pedals down Main Street in October of 1912.”

 Photography will only be copyrighted for a set period of time. After that time passes it becomes “fair use”  The formula is: ◦ Creator’s lifetime + 70 years (for original pieces) ◦ Anything created before 1925 is considered “fair use” unless it has been edited, revised, or updated. ◦ Famous case: Mickey Mouse

 Picture of Bart Simpson from  Caption reads: “Bart Simpson was voted the best cartoon character of all time in a recent Lakeview Poll.”

 The names and characteristics if movie and TV characters are copyrighted. Use of these illustrations must be purchased through the creator.  Famous case: School Board vs. Monopoly  Famous example: Blurred logos in reality TV shows

 This is a picture taken on a scavenger hunt day  The caption reads: “Melissa Soluri ponders the meaning of life and how to define ‘inquisitive’ at the Lakeview Media Center.”

 As long as the photographer announces him or herself as working for the newspaper or yearbook, this photograph may be used.  If the person pictured requests that the copy be deleted or not used, it is then illegal to use the photograph

 A school portrait taken by Lifetouch last Fall  Caption reads: “Here are the students in Miss Thompson’s third grade class.”

 LifeTouch has an exclusive contract with its schools to allow use of any of their photographs in school publications.

 Photo from worldwartwophotography.org  Caption reads: “Soldiers land on Normandy Beach on the famed D-Day. Photo reprinted courtesy of worldwartwophotography.org and Norman Miller.

 Permission from the photographer and company hosting the photograph needs to be granted  This typically involves a written request, fee, and contract regarding how many times it can be printed  “Fair Use” specifies that images can be used for educational purposes if cited. While it’s a stretch, if a publication is not sold for profit (i.e. school newspaper) than it falls under this narrow umbrella. However, the photographer and original source need to be cited.

 Is it over 70 years old?Use it.  Is it from Microsoft Clip art?Use it.  Was it taken by a student? Use it (with permission of the subject).  Was it taken by LifeTouch?Use it.  Was it taken from a website?Use it (with citations and caution).  Is it copyrighted?Never use it.

 Want a picture of Bart Simpson? Take a picture of someone dressed similar to him. Or a drawing that sort of looks like him.  Want a picture of a sport’s team’s logo? Take a picture of someone wearing the team’s jersey or apparel.