Copyright and Copy Wrong

What You Need to Know

Join Andy Hunt—co-author of one of the best-selling technical books of all time, co-founder of one of the top technical book publishers, and an award-winning, multi-book author in his own right—for a one-hour, interactive, virtual learning session about copyright law and you. Unlock the mystery of how copyright affects authors, publishers, and self-publishing.

Copyright law can be confusing. There’s a lot of misinformation and urban legend out there, from “mail yourself a document in a sealed envelope” (useless) to “no one will ever know” (they totally will), and why “fair use” won’t save you. You need to know the important parts—where you might be accidentally liable for civil or criminal prosecution (including one very subtle “gotcha” that affects most authors). You also need to know how to protect and defend your own intellectual property.

Join us to learn the difference between myth and fact about copyright law so you can:

Identify what is protected by copyright and what is not.

Learn how copyright applies to text, images, software, and other creative works. Recognize common categories of content that fall outside copyright protection or are in the public domain.

Assess your rights and liabilities under copyright law.

Gain confidence about the rights you hold as a creator. Learn where those rights can be limited or transferred, and how unintentional infringement can expose you to legal risk.

Register and manage copyrights in the U.S. and internationally.

Explore when registration is required, when it is optional but advantageous, and how U.S. and international systems differ in enforcement and protection.

Use third-party material legally and appropriately.

Evaluate permissions, licenses, and fair use claims so you can incorporate outside content without relying on misinformation or risky assumptions.

Reduce risks of copyright infringement claims.

Take steps to document ownership, clear rights, and avoid common pitfalls that lead to disputes, takedowns, or legal action.

What Sets This Session Apart?

Learn from the person who other publishers and authors seek out for answers. Andy’s been successfully dealing with copyright issues for himself and his authors for decades. As one of the best-selling technical authors of all time and as the co-founder of one of the top, independent, technical publishing companies, Andy has deep experience with copyright law in the publishing world.

This event is interactive and designed as a small-group, learning experience. You will be on audio and video with other attendees, and you will be able to get answers from Andy directly about your specific questions.

Please Note: Although this event digs deep into copyright and related issues, neither the speaker nor field15 are or will be dispensing legal advice. Andy Hunt is not a lawyer. He will be sharing knowledge, tips, and personal experience that he accumulated successfully navigating these issues for himself and his company. Should you need specific legal advice, both Andy and field15 always recommend that you seek the help of a qualified attorney.

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About Andy Hunt

Andy Hunt is a programmer, author, and publisher who brings a practitioner’s perspective to copyright and intellectual property in the digital age. Drawing on his deep experience in software development and publishing, he makes copyright law practical, relevant, and immediately useful for writers and publishers.