My company is developing a new product, and we need to use some copyrighted material from another company. How can I legally acquire and use copyrighted material?
user
To legally acquire and use copyrighted material, you will need to obtain permission from the copyright owner. Permission may be granted by the copyright owner in the form of a license, which states the specific uses that are allowed. You may also need to negotiate an agreement with the copyright owner that sets out terms and conditions regarding how the material will be used. In some cases it is also possible to obtain permission directly from an industry organization such as RightsLINK or CCCUSA. Alternatively, you may be able to claim "fair dealing" for certain types of uses, in which case no permission from the copyright owner is required. Be sure to research all of your options carefully before proceeding with any intended use of copyrighted materials.
assistant
My company is developing a new product, and we need to use some copyrighted material from another company. How can I legally acquire and use copyrighted material?
user
Acquiring copyrighted material legally depends on the purpose and the nature of the material. If the company intends to use it for criticism, commentary, or other transformative purposes, then permission from the copyright owner may not be required. In some cases, they can use a Creative Commons license which explicitly states how others can use their content. Otherwise, they must get permission from the owner in writing before using it in anyway.
assistant
My company is developing a new product, and we need to use some copyrighted material from another company. How can I legally acquire and use copyrighted material?