Scholarly Publishing and the Law: Copyright, Contracts, and Why You May Need a Lawyer!

The law impacts scholarly publishing in important ways, particularly with regard to contracts and copyright issues. This session will give you a better understanding of these aspects of the law, why they’re important, what to be on the lookout for, and why you might need professional legal advice. Topics addressed will include: contract formation, contract terms, contract termination, copyright ownership and protections, rights conveyed between author and publisher, protecting rights and consequences of copyright infringement, licensing, copyright and AI-generated content, avoiding pitfalls, and when to call an attorney. There will be ample time for a Q&A session with the panel, which includes scholarly publishing professionals and attorneys.