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Welcome to the University Copyright Office (UCO). The role of the UCO is to provide information and guidance on using copyrighted works for teaching and research, as well as advising on the creation of copyrighted works to Purdue University faculty, staff and students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Most visitors to our site come with one of the following questions in mind. Here, you’ll find the resources to help answer these popular questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You can use a work when it qualifies as fair use, or in some instructional settings. Learn more about these exceptions by visiting the pages linked here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do I own it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While most people own copyrights, not everything you create is yours. Use the links below to learn more about copyright ownership and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The basics of copyright are universally applicable, but those in certain roles within the university may find some of its implications more relevant to their day-to-day work than others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Copyright Basics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provides information on the fundamentals of copyright including copyrightability, exclusive rights and the public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n