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Copyright Law

The section discusses several legislative acts which affect both the use and enforcement of copyright-protected works. This includes discussion of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the TEACH Act, and various international treaties in which the United States participates.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
How this expansion to the law addresses copyright and the internet.

Fair Use
Learn the four main factors for determining if use of a work falls into Fair Use.

TEACH Act
How the Act has expanded educators’ ability to perform and display works in the classroom.

International Copyright Law
Learn which intellectual property international agreements and treaties the United States participates in.

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