Includes index.

Introduction to the permissions process -- Getting permission to use text -- Getting permission to use photographs -- Getting permission to use artwork -- Getting permission to use music -- Website permissions -- Academic and educational permissions -- The public domain -- Fair use -- Getting permission to use trademarks -- Art and merchandise licenses -- Releases -- Copyright research -- After permission is granted -- Assignments and works made for hire -- Help beyond this book.

Online or off, before you use some or all of a song, photo, book, or any other work covered by copyright law, you need to get permission first. If you don?t, you could end up facing legal action from the rights-holder. This easy-to-use book shows you how to get the rights you need, with step-by-step instructions and more than 30 forms. Find out when permission is required, who to ask, and when (and how much) you can expect to pay. The 7th edition is updated with summaries of recent copyright and fair use cases, as well as dozens of real-life questions from the Dear Rich permissions blog.