Using Copyrighted Works

Federal copyright laws protect all original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium. When using material that has been written, recorded, or designed by someone else, it is important to make sure that you are not violating copyright law by improperly using someone else's intellectual property.

The University of California is committed to upholding copyright law. For more information about electronic communications policies, network management practices, and how the University educates students about copyright, see "UC Commitment to Copyright Law" from the department of Information Resources & Communications.

To find out more about using copyrighted works, explore the following subject areas: