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Before you start

STEP 1: STARTING OUT

STEP 2: FINDING

STEP 3: EVALUATE

STEP 4: LEGAL USE

- Plagiarism

What is it?

What is a paper mill?

Consequences

Detection tools

- Copyright

SA copyright law

What is it?

Get legitimate exemption?

Who is the owner?

How long does it last?

Penalties?

Why get permission?

How to get protection?

What is protected?

What is not protected?

Trademark / patent?

Copyright in the Library?

Internet and e-mail?

Text for class arrived late?

Contact for permission?

Practical tips

Own vs others work

- Quizz

STEP 5: COMMUNICATE

What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark or patent?

A copyright protects the expression of an idea (in tangible format). An invention cannot be copyrighted but it can be patented. You cannot copyright the name of a product or tradename but you can establish a trademark in a product name or a tradename.