Protecting Your Work


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SCC Faculty

  • Instructional materials belong to instructors.

  • Materials created under grants, stipends, or with substantial specialized equipment (not computers) belong to the District. Work out ownership before work begins.

  • Note: Students own their work. Get written permission to use it.

To obtain copyright protection:

  • Technically, no action is required. Work is protected once "fixed in a tangible medium of expression."

  • For stronger protection, go to the US Copyright Office site for information and forms.