Copyright Essentials - Myths Explained (September 2024 Update)

There is a lot of misleading information out there about copyright. On September 18, 2024, the U.S. Copyright Office discussed what is and is not true when it comes to copyright. We want to make sure you have the facts and know where to go if you need more information. In this webinar, the attendees learned about copyright basics and the Office’s functions and educational resources. This was an updated version of our March Myths Explained webinar, back by popular demand. Speakers: • Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education • Laura Kaiser, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education Additional Resources: • What Small Business Owners Should Know About Copyright (11:52): copyright.gov/engage/small-business.pdf • Copyright Office Circulars (15:54): copyright.gov/circs • Learning Engine Video Series (18:01): copyright.gov/learning-engine • Copyright Claims Board (CCB) Handbook (20:52): ccb.gov/handbook • Copyright Public Records (24:16): copyright.gov/public-records • Engage Your Creativity (29:00): copyright.gov/engage • Copyright: Creativity at Work (32:48): blogs.loc.gov/copyright • Application Assistance: Walk Through Requests (42:30): help.copyright.gov/contact/s/walkthrough-form • The Resilience of Creativity: An Examination of the COVID-19 Impact on Copyright-Reliant Industries and Their Subsequent Recovery (46:05): copyright.gov/economic-research/resilience-of-creativity • Copyright Subscriptions (48:49): copyright.gov/subscribe • Speaker Requests (1:00:44): copyright.gov/forms/speaker-request.html • Contact the Copyright Office (1:00:51): copyright.gov/help For more videos on copyright, subscribe to our channel:    / @uscopyrightoffice   ********************************** For more information on copyright, visit our website: https://copyright.gov/ ********************************** Follow our X page: https://x.com/CopyrightOffice?lang=en As well as our blog posts: https://blogs.loc.gov/copyright/ #USCopyrightOffice #Copyright #CopyrightMyths #CopyrightEssentials