By Tai Thomas

December 3, 2009
1st Period Journalism
• Students will recognize laws of copyright.
• Students will know the rights and wrongs of
copyright.
• Students will learn the importance and
consequences of breaking copyright rules.
Who? Copyright

What? Copyright is a form of property that gives the original author all
rights over their created work.

When? The concept of copyright was originated in 1710.

Where? Great Britain.

Why? Copyright laws were created to address intellectual property

raised by new forms of communication.
• Do use facts and • Don’t copy material
ideas. just because it
doesn’t show a
copyright message.

Copyright occurs automatically when both of two

conditions are satisfied:

• the creation of an original work and

• "fixation of that work in any tangible medium
of expression."
• Do use a company • Don’t violate
name or logo if you copyright.
are talking about it.
• Do pay attention to • Don’t forget to
any copyright writings reference a copyright.
for material.
 • Be very careful. • Don’t claim someone
else’s copyright as
If a violator is found guilty, there is a fine of your own just
up to $500,000 or imprisonment of up to five
years for a first offense. because you don’t
see the copyright
information.
• Site your sources and • Don’t copy material
give recognition. without permission
from the creator.
1. What is the maximum fine for breaking copyright law?
$500, 000

2. In what year did copyright originate?

1710

3. Where did copyright issues originate?

Great Britain
• Plagiarism leads to the controversial issue of
copyright. The idea first came to mind in the year
1710 in Great Britain. It’s used to give the
creator of the material to have all rights over it.
Conflict results when a person or company used
bad ethics are used and material is “stolen”. This
can lead to a fine of up to $500,000 and 5 years
in jail. Credibility is mandatory when it comes to
copyright. With brainstorming, it’s possible to
come up with ways to not break copyright laws.
• United Sates Copyright Office. (2007/ 2008). Copyright Basics

Retrieved December 2, 2009, from United States Copyright Office.

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.pdf

• Brad Templeton. (1994). 10 Myths About Copyright Explained

Retrieved December 2, 2009, from Templeton.com website:

http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html

• Mitch Michaels. (2009, December 2). Jay Z. The Latest to Sue Bar for Copyright
Infringement
Retrieved December 2, 2009, from 411Mania website:

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/123440/Jay-Z-The-Latest-To-Sue-Bar-
For-Copyright-Infringement.htm