Resources Copyright Fundamentals Brush up on your knowledge of copyright basics with information on copyright registration, the public domain, and orphan works so that you are ready to make your works available in the ways you want. Generative AI Check out answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and read our analysis on the latest development of Generative AI, including the legal uncertainties and how authors are using AI tools Publication Contracts Read our guide to Book Publication Contracts and related resources to learn about author-friendly contract terms and negotiation strategies that can help you meet your publishing goals. Text and Data Mining Learn the current legal landscape for TDM research, and how we have advocated for TDM scholars Defamation & Personality Rights Click here to learn more about our guide on Writing about Real People to learn more about how to refer to real people in nonfiction books like memoirs, biographies, and other nonfiction projects. Open Access See our Open Access resource page for an introduction to open access publishing. You’ll find a download of our guide to Understanding Open Access, along with success stories and other materials. Rights Reversion Check out our guide to Understanding Rights Reversion, plus letter templates and other resources designed to help you with the process of recovering rights in order to make your work more available. Fair Use Refer to our guide to Understanding Fair Use for Nonfiction Authors and related resources to understand fair use and make confident decisions when incorporating copyrighted material into your work. Open Data Find answers to questions related to open data. Untangle common legal and practical concerns and learn how to make your data open without exposing your research project to unwanted risks. Termination of Transfer Consult our Termination of Transfer Tool and related materials to assist with understanding and navigating the complex process of regaining rights via the termination provisions of U.S. copyright law.
