title: Copying could be costly.
abstract: Thanks to modern technology, photocopying is quick, easy, and inexpensive. Or is it? One of the largest awards ever made for copyright infringement was levied in a case involving the use of material copied from publications without permission. This article presents a short discussion about US and international copyright protection, fair use, and work for hire. Suggestions for additional information are offered.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D003308:Copying Processes; D003309:Copyright / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States