Stay Safe with Intellectual Property and Copyright

Intellectual property safety and copyright basics for content creators and beginners Unique, practical breakdown of public domain vs copyright, licensed content explained, and how to use copyrighted material safely Learn how to avoid copyright infringement, use Creative Commons licenses correctly, and confidently share your work online

What You'll Learn:

• Understand the three main categories of intellectual property you deal with every day: public-domain, proprietary, and licensed content
• Quickly decide whether something is in the public domain and when you can safely reuse it without asking permission
• Recognize when material is protected by copyright and what “all rights reserved” really means for your projects
• Decode common license types (including Creative Commons licenses and corporate or subscription licenses) so you know exactly what you’re allowed to do
• Spot the difference between fair use vs copyright, and why “I gave credit” is not enough to keep you safe
• Apply a simple step-by-step checklist before you copy, paste, remix, or repost anyone else’s work
• Identify one situation in your own work where IP rules apply, and choose one small action to reduce your copyright risk this week
• Build safer content habits that help you avoid copyright infringement while still creating, teaching, and sharing freely