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Noteworthy Copyright Links

• Digital Image Rights Computator (DIRC)This site assists with the complex task of figuring out what rights may be attached to an image. Date Posted: March 2009
• Checklist for Fair UseA checklist to help you determine whether or not you should use an image. Date Posted: March 2009
• Trademarks & Copyrights Great information on tradmarks and copyrights, especially helpful for crafters who make items from licensed fabrics to sell online. The site includes a fascinating "Hall of Shame" featuring predatory copyright lawyers. The site author writes in a snappy, hard hitting style and the content is excellent but the site is poorly designed and the information needs to be better organized. Date Posted: May 2009
• Copyright Alliance This organization takes a stong stand on the protection of copyright Date Posted: May 2009
• Copyright Foundation Classroom Curriculum A pro-copyright curriculum for classroom teachers. Date Posted: May 2009
• Electronic Frontier Foundation The Electronic Frontier Foundation tries to counter the worst excesses of over zealous use of copyright laws to protect civil liberties online. Date Posted: May 2009
• Teaching Copyright A free culture and consumer's rights curriculum for classroom teachers. The siite is beautifully designed and extremely well organized. Date Posted: May 2009
• Intellectual Property A**hole Competition Artist Evan Roth has created a cheeky artistic challenge to both Shepard Fairey and the Associated Press. Warning: strong language. Date Posted: May 2009