Month: August 2019

Using Orphan Works – When A Copyright Owner Is Impossible To Identify Or Locate

By Matt Knight • August 31, 2019 • Orphan Works

Two weeks ago, a reader contacted me about copyright permissions after reading my Derivative Works article. The writer intended to use copyright-protected letters she thought would make a shocking exposé. After attempting to obtain permission, …

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Using Another Author’s Work — Is Your Derivative Work Infringing Someone’s Copyright?

By Matt Knight • August 10, 2019 • Derivative Works

Creative inspiration for writers often comes from the work of other authors. Maybe we are inspired by someone’s story or moved by a relatable character. Maybe we want to add something new to an existing …

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