A derivative work is a work based on or derived from one or more already existing works.[1] When a work is copyrighted (and within the copyright term), only the copyright holder can create derivative works. Once a copyright expires, however, other people can legally create derivative works from the original. Locate an example of a derivative work (such as a book or a work of art) created from an out of copyright work by an author/creator other than the original artist. You can attach a copy of the derivative work.

Give the title of the derivative work _____________________________________________________

When was the original written/produced? ________________________________________________

When was the derivative work written/produced? _________________________________________

Fair use is a limitation placed on the exclusive right of copyright holders to reproduce works or authorize reproduction of their works. Fair use allows unauthorized reproduction for some purposes including educational uses and social criticism.[2] Locate a court case about the fair use of copyrighted materials. Provide the name of the court case: ___________________________________________________________________________

Creative Commons licenses offer a more flexible alternative to traditional copyrights all rights reserved. Creative Commons offers six licenses that allow for remixing/sharing with attribution, sharing the original with attribution, along with other choices (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/).[3] Find a website/image/something else with a creative copyright license. Attach a copy of the site/image that includes the Creative Commons icon.

[1] U.S. Copyright Office. (2011). Copyright Registration for Derivative Works, Circular 14. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office.

[2] Fair Use. U.S. Copyright Office. Last modified June 2012. http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html.

[3] About the Licenses. Creative Commons. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/.