Below is a list of websites which you might find useful in learning more about copyright and intellectual property.
Copyright Clearance Center acts as an intermediary between copyright holders and content users, facilitating the exchange of re-use rights and royalties through a wide range of licensing services in the United States.
The Copyright Licensing Agency is responsible for looking after the interests of rights owners over the copying of books, journals, magazines and periodicals.
The Newspaper Licensing Agency authorises educational institutions and private business to photocopy content from national, regional and international newspapers, including The Economist.
The UK Copyright Service is a copyright registration facility, which provides a simple, quick and totally secure way to register individuals and organisations work as evidence of copyright. General information about copyright is also available on the site.
The website of the official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom (UK), including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.
The US Copyright Offices website has information about copyright for the community of creators and users, as well as the general public. Many publications are available on the site, including informational circulars, application forms for copyright registration and links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organisations.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations with a mandate to promote the protection of Intellectual Property throughout the world.