Copyright - Myths or Not

You should write your response in Question /Answer format.

(1) Indicate whether you believe the statement is true or false.

(2) You should also indicate your source - where you found the answer or what supports your opinion - textbook, Lesson/Resources (Intel. Prop.), notes, handout, etc.

(a) It's on the internet so it's free to use (it is all in public domain).

(b)The free use doctrine allows universities to use published works freely for educational and academic purposes.

(c) I can use government publications - I already paid for them with taxes.

(d) If there is no profit to the user, the user doesn't need permission.

(e) If there is no copyright notice, an image is free to be used.

(f) If I use a copyright mark on my work, then I'm fully protected from copyright violation by other people.

(g) If an image is altered (not identical), it is no longer protected.

(h) If only a small amount of a work is used, permission isn't required.