Introduction to Copyright: Rights of Copyright Holders (part 2 of 4)

In this video, the second of four, Ana Enriquez describes the rights of copyright holders, including reproduction, preparation of derivative works, distribution to the public, public performance, and public display. To follow up on this video, visit our copyright website. This video was recorded in October 2020.

The following resources relate to this video:

• 17 U.S. Code § 106 – Exclusive rights in copyrighted works: This is the section of the U.S. Copyright Act that lays out the rights of copyright holders.
• Substantial Similarity guide: This guide from the University of Michigan Library summarizes a number of copyright cases on the topic of substantial similarity.
• The End of Ownership, by Aaron Perzanowski and Jason Schultz: This book addressing digital first sale and related issues is available open access on the MIT Press website. Chapter 3 addresses the digital first sale issues mentioned briefly in this video.
• 17 U.S. Code § 101 – Definitions: The definitions section of the U.S. Copyright Act defines many terms relevant to this video, including “perform,” “display,” and “publicly.”