Copyright Guide

The Copyright Crash Course is arranged into several sections that allow users to explore certain areas of copyright law individually or as a group. The Course was originally created with faculty in mind, but can be used by anyone who is interested in understanding and managing their copyrights. Created by Georgia Harper and currently maintained by UT Libraries.

Provides helpful tips and guidance on implementing a copyright policy. Part of the UT System Copyright Crash Course.

UT Southwestern’s intellectual property policies and actions consistent with the UT Regents’ rules and guidelines and the U.S. Public Health Service/NIH Patent Policy.

It is the policy of The University of Texas System and its institutions to follow the United States Copyright Law of 1976, as amended.

Provides a basic explanation of copyright issues and U.S. copyright law and information about the annual copyright license that is available to colleges and universities. Produced by the Copyright Clearance Center.

Search copyright information on books, music, serials, or documents. Databases contain records of registrations and ownership documents since 1978.

Provides up-to-date information about the basics of U.S. copyright law.

Provides answers to the most common questions about copyright.

Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances.