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University of Sydney Resources

Course Online Readings Service (CORS)
CORS is the University of Sydney's "official repository for the all digitized text-based copyright materials required for student course work. It provides a centralised service for the submission, processing, production and copyright management of all readings from books and journals, to be made available online."

Intellectual Property & Licensing Unit (IPLU)
The IPLU is part of the University of Sydney's Business Liaison Office (BLO). It is "responsible for the protection and utilisation of intellectual property owned by the University."

University of Sydney Intellectual Property - A Guide
This document is a guide to the University of Sydney Intellectual Property Rule 2002. "The purpose of the document is to provide a guide to the rule so that staff, students and visitors understand their roles obligations and rights."

Australian Resources

Australian Copyright Council
The Australian Copyright Council's Online Information Centre maintains a collection of fact sheets covering various aspects of Australian copyright. Fact sheets include Copying for Research and Study; Historians and Copyright; Quotes and Extracts: Copyright Obligation and Fair Dealing in the Digital Age. These publications are available for downloading in .pdf format. Information sheets of interest include:

• Educational institutions : introduction to copyright
• Duration of copyright protection
• Copyright protection in other countries

Copyright Law Review Committee
This Committeee is appointed by the Australian Attorney-General to consider and report on specific copyright matters referred to it. The site contains links to reports and information.

Copyright Agency Limited
"Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) is an Australian copyright management company whose role is to provide a bridge between creators and users of copyright material." Its website features information sheets covering various aspects of copyright as well as reports, media releases and newsletters. Most documents are in .pdf format.

The ADA Monthly Intellectual Property Wrap-Up
Published by the Australian Digital Alliance, this is a monthly summary of recent legislation, cases, reports and other events relating to intellectual property and the public interest.

IP Australia
IP Australia is the federal government agency that grants rights in patents, trade marks and designs. Its website provides details of its activities and the services it provides as well as a vast library of intellectual property resources including legislation and international agreements.

International Resources

Copyright Resources Online
A selection of United States and Canadian copyright resources, maintained by Yale University Library. This site includes links to copyright issues relating to publications on the World Wide Web.