Copyright guide: protecting your original work online

Digital Publishers

Track copied articles, syndicated editions and repackaged archives against the rights attached to each publication.

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INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

Identify the edition

Use a canonical article link, byline, publication date and edition identifier. An updated story can differ from the version a licensed partner received.

FIELD NOTES

Inside the review.

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Check the syndication record

Record whether the partner received full-text, translation, archive or excerpt rights. Compare the observed page with the permitted scope and note any corrections or later approvals.

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Describe the reuse precisely

Identify the specific passage, illustration or downloadable edition at issue. An article and its accompanying image can belong to different rights holders.

BEFORE YOUR CONSULTATION

What to prepare.

  • Canonical story or edition identifier
  • Syndication and contributor terms
  • Reported page and comparison excerpt

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