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Copyright Guidelines for Staff & Students of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (WITS): IP & Social Media
This LibGuide provides definitions, legislation and procedures for copyright clearance for teaching and research purposes.
Info/Definitions
Wits IP Policy
SA Copyright Law
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Works Eligible for Copyright Protection in South Africa
Copyright Term of Protection
Papers/articles/videos on SA Copyright Law
Copyright Infringement - Penalties
Copyright Amendment Bill (2015- )
Authors' Rights
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Author's Rights
Who Owns Copyright?
When Does an Employer Own Copyright?
State Ownership (Section 21(2) of the SA Copyright Act)
Transfer of Copyright
Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Licences
Creative Commons Licences
Wits Brochures
What/How Much May You Copy?
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Attention - Notice about use of copyrighted material
'Fair Dealing' (Section 12)
Can You Copy For Educational/Research Purposes?
What Can Students Copy?
Can Libraries/Archives Make Copies?
Can You Copy/Download From E-Resources?
Including copyright material in your work?
Copyright and photographs (guidelines)
When is Permission Required?
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Preparing Teaching Material
Material included in theses/dissertations
IP & Social Media
How to apply for permission
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Applying for Permission (Personal Purposes)
Applying for Permission for Teaching (Blanket Licence)
Applying for Permission (Transactional Licences)
Applying for Permission (Short Courses)
Applying for copyright
Online Copyright Form
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Copying Wits Publications
Costs/DALRO B/Licence
Copyright vs Plagiarism
Library
Guidelines for SA Schools
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5 things you need to know about social media and the South African law
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How Copyright Works with Social Media
Key issues around copyright and social media: ownership, infringement and liability
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Understanding How Copyright Law Affects Social Media
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