Issues pertaining to copyright law can often be complex. As you try to navigate through these issues, it is helpful to have a basic knowledge of the concepts and principles that guide the use of copyrighted works. This section can be viewed as a starting point for developing a practical understanding of the basics of copyright.

We’ve organized the information on copyright basics into the following categories:

• What is Copyright?
• Fair Use
• TEACH Act
• Public Domain
• Getting Permission