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The internet is not public domain. The vast majority of the content is protected by federal and international copyright acts.
The Internet is not a place or a collection of information; it is a communication means that connects computers all over the world. Information found on a computer is protected by whatever copyright laws apply in that country, regardless of how someone has chosen to access that information. Because most countries automatically grant copyright for at least 50 years in anything that is written down, one certainly cannot presume that anything found via the Internet is "public domain". Rather, one must assume it is copyrighted unless there are clear indications that it is not.
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What are the implications of the international nature of the internet?
The implications of the international nature of the internet is the fact that the internet spans hundred of countries and is not governed by any one nation
Does public domain apply to the internet?
Intellectual property laws apply on the internet. Just because something is on the internet does not mean it is in the public domain. Copyright still exists on anything created and posted on the internet, unless specified otherwise.
Can you get in trouble from public domain?
Yes, in theory, public domain means there is no copyright. However, there have been cases in which works that were clearly in the public domain have been given "restored" or "retro-active" copyright, making it potentially troublesome. Also, there are other non-copyright issues in some works, including the possibility of personal rights for an image of an individual, including the right of privacy, the right of publicity and commercial use of the image (e.g., to suggest sponsorship). You should also consider the fact that "public domain" in one country does not necessarily imply public domain in all other countries. A work could be copyrighted in one country and not copyrighted in another.
What are the implications of the fact that the content on the Internet is author-driven?
The fact that content on the Internet is author-driven means that individuals or organizations have the power to publish their own material without traditional gatekeepers. This can lead to an increase in diversity of perspectives and democratization of information. However, it also raises challenges related to quality control, credibility, and misinformation.
Where can you read the transall saga leagaly for free on the internet?
Due to the fact that Gary Paulsen (Writer of the Book) wrote the book in 1998 because the copyright law states that when the author dies, or when 70 years pass from the date it was published, it becomes public domain. If (Although impossible) Gary Paulsen was still alive in the year 2068, (70 years from 1998) It still not be public domain because he is alive. It is whichever one comes latest, so generally, both criterion must be true.
What music copyrights expire in 2012?
It depends what country you're in, and what country the work was created in. In the US, works published in 1917 would enter the public domain, except for the fact that they're already there. Works published in 1978 or later by composers who died in 1941 would enter the public domain, except that that's impossible.
Where can one find uncopyrighted stock photography?
There are web sites that host royalty free images but these are still the subject of copyright. In fact, every image is copyright protected unless the owner of the copyright releases all claim to the copyright and makes the image freely available in the public domain. A search of public domain images may prove fruitful.
Where could one go to find unique Lego pictures?
There are a number of internet pages that offer unique pictures of Legos and Lego creations. In fact, there exists a "LegoPicture" domain that provides exactly this service.
Where do you purchase a xbox software emulator?
Emulation software is created to be free and public domain. You should never have to purchase any emulator program. It is in fact illegal to sell emulator programs for proft.
Are the words God Bless America in the public domain?
No. God Bless America is controlled by Irving Berlin Music, a division of Williamson Music. Proceeds from sales and licensing of the song benefit the Boy Scouts of America.
Do government press releases have copyright restrictions?
Generally no. By law government agencies are not allowed to hold copyrights. In fact all government publications that are totally funded by the US Treasury automatically fall into the public domain.
How internet is a mess of muddled thinking?
It's not that the internet is a mess of muddled thinking, although there are a lot of confused people being allowed access to the internet. The internet has a lot of problems, and it's caused by the fact that there are too many different people, groups of people, corporations, private and public institutions that all do business "on the internet". This is caused by greed.
