Module 3 - Standard Task 3

This task is about copyright what protection, if any, do you have regarding your website content.

Have you used images or words on your web page or website that contravene copyright laws? (Allen, M., n.d.)

On my webpage I have used a photograph that I have taken myself and therefore am not contravening any copyright laws. If someone were to download this image and use it themselves, would they be contravening copyright laws? I don’t have any conditions on my website in relation to copyright so I would presume anyone could use this image without seeking permission. Morally, anyone wanting to use this image should ask permission first and I also should have terms and conditions on my website relating to copyright and the use of content.

Would you be in breach of copyright if you put the Curtin logo at the top of your web page for an assignment? This information may be difficult to find so be prepared for a search and some independent thought! (Allen, M., n.d.)

I initially thought that as I was a student at Curtin University and was using the logo for an assignment that there would be no issue with the use of the log. Then I thought about the company I work for and for an external company to use the logo, they have to make a request in writing and it has to be approved by our Marketing/Branding department.

So in light of this I do think I would be in breach of copyright if I were to use the Curtin logo.

I found the following information on the Curtin website:

"5.5.1 The logo as a registered trademark is protected from unauthorised use.
5.5.2 The logo may only be released for use by another agency, upon approval by University Marketing.
5.5.3 External requests for the use of the logo must be addressed to University Marketing in writing. In making a case the applicant for the use of the logo must state:
• the purpose of the use of the logo;
• the proposed format of the use of the logo; and
• the date(s) or periods when the logo will be used.
5.5.4 Permission to use the logo is usually granted within two days of the request being received by University Marketing.
5.5.6 University Marketing must sight and approve the artwork where the logo is to be applied. Approval or further requests for alteration are usually granted within two days of the artwork being received by University Marketing." (Curtin University of Technology website, 2008)

References:
Allen, M.. (n.d.). "Module 3 Contributing to the Infosphere". Retrieved July 14, 2009 from http://lms.curtin.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_18825_1&content_id=_985242_1

Curtin University of Technology website, Logo Use Procedues. Retrieved July 14, 2009 from http://policies.curtin.edu.au/policies/viewpolicy.cfm?id=959f55ad-fec2-11dc-b6c5-253dc30d60f2