Copyrights

[NORiculous]

Hi all,

Wasn't sure where to post this.

I know lots of knowledgeable people here. I would need a crash course on copyrights.

Lets say I would like to use part of a book in a document I am giving to students and I would, of course, say what the source is.

At what point (%) do I need to buy the rights of the book?

If I give the students, let's say 10% of the book, and stating that source, etc. Is that legal in Canada? Or do I need to stop at 5%, etc.

Is this possible or Am I simplifying this too much and it is much more complicated then a simple %?

Thanks for the help.

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[John Price]

Contact the book manufacturer

Honestly I'd just cite it

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Education - CopyrightUser

 

[Ceremony]

As long as you haven't taught your students to grass, you'll be fine.

 

[JMCx4]

Education - CopyrightUser

Interesting reference, but it reflects copyright laws in the UK. OP's profile lists: "Location: Montreal."

 

[JMCx4]

As long as you haven't taught your students to grass, you'll be fine.

There's one in every classroom.

 

[John Price]

There's one in every classroom.

Sorry, McKenzie, you're about to grass, are you?

If there's one thing no-one likes, it's a grass.

 

[Bones Malone]

Hi all,

Wasn't sure where to post this.

I know lots of knowledgeable people here.

I'm gonna stop you right there.

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Sorry, McKenzie, you're about to grass, are you?

If there's one thing no-one likes, it's a grass.

That's why nobody likes you

 

[Hammettf2b]

@HanSolo your services are needed

 

[Jumptheshark]

If you are planning to use multiple pages, contact the publisher or a lawyer to find out. About 3 years ago laws in both Europe and North America changed radically to the point where some publishers viewed any photo copying or non licensed distribution of work of fiction or non fiction. The rights holders holders retain the right for compensation.

But currently I believe if it is under 10% of the book or one chapter you would not have a problem.

Unless the book has fallen into public domain and then you are free and clear to use text of book published prior to 80 years of the current date.

 

[HanSolo]

@HanSolo your services are needed

Since I haven't graduated law school yet it's illegal to give legal advice posing as a qualified expert on legal issues. Especially since my knowledge of copyright law is really only at the introductory level. Also he's asking about Canada and their copyright laws could be different.

My unqualified opinion/advice:

1.) as long as you properly cite the quoted work you should be fine. Academia is built on making new discoveries based on other people's work and it would be insanity if every academic paper published had to pay out royalties to cited authors. There would be no incentive to publish.

2. Don't rely on my opinion. If you're serious about profiting off this new work by relying on someone else's work, you should consult with a copyright attorney. And if you're worried about cost remember that consultation x= representation unless a legal issue arises. Consulting with an expert in this area of law is the best thing you could do if you want to avoid being sued.

 

[irunthepeg]

Bake em away, toys

 

[HanSolo]

Also coming to the Lounge for any kind of real life advice is like asking a serial killer about the value of human life.

 

[Bones Malone]