Guidelines for Using Other People’s Content

BAIPA monthly meetings are now exclusively on Zoom, at least until we get through this COVID-19 crisis. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before, around 9 PM.
Therefore, all non-members MUST register in advance in order to participate. However, all current BAIPA members will get the Zoom info for the morning session automatically.

Please scroll down to the bottom of this page if you need a non-member ticket.

The general meeting begins at 9 am, the speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements.

(Click here for the schedule for the day)

MORNING PRESENTATION:

What to do if you want to use other people’s copyrighted content – does fair use apply or do you need permission?

Kelley Way and Dan Miller
Law Office of Kelley A. Way and The Copyright Detective

Attorney Kelley Way will offer a refresher course on copyright law, explaining what is protected under copyright, when copyrighted content may be used without permission (e.g. under fair use law), and when permission is required. Rights and permissions expert Dan Miller will then explain how to go about finding the copyright owner and getting permission from them to use their content in your work.

Key Takeaways include:

• Understand what is protected under copyright and when a work may be protected by copyright
• Understand fair use and when it applies
• Learn how to get permission to use a copyrighted work

About Our Speakers: Kelley Way and Dan Miller

Kelley Way, Attorney

Kelley Way was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. in English, followed by a Juris Doctorate. Kelley is a member of the California Bar, and an aspiring writer of young adult fantasy novels.

Connect with Kelley:

Email: [email protected]

Website:kawaylaw.com

Dr. C. Daniel Miller

Dr. C. Daniel Miller is a co-founder and co-owner of Integrated Writer Services, LLC, an independent copyright consulting service. He has served in various roles in the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA), including that of president. In addition to providing copyright clearance services and managing larger copyright clearance projects, he also consults on business aspects of independent publishing. He co-authored and independently published Copyright Clearance for Creatives, an essential guide that addresses copyright issues for the creative community.

Connect with Dan:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thecopyrightdetective.com