For some English academic journals, you can use an online system for license and payment of copyright fee. However, these are based on the premise that the publisher owns the copyright, so please make sure to establish who actually owns the copyright. In addition, if Article 30 of the Copyright Act (Property Rights) applies then you do not need to obtain a license or to pay the copyright fee.


① In the literature search tool of Kyushu University Library search by keywords for the article you want to use, the name of the author, etc.
② Click the desired paper from the search results.
③ Click on a link such as "Get Permissions" or "Reprints and Permissions" to move to the website (Rightslink etc.) operated by Copyright Clearance Center.
④ If you select the required item from the pull-down menu, the charge will be displayed. Once you create an account, you can proceed with payment.

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Q1. Can I use works of others as educational materials without authorization?
Q2. What is "copyrighted work"?
Q3. What should I do when using foreign copyrighted works as educational materials in Japan or using Japanese copyrighted works as educational materials abroad?
Q4. Do I need to obtain prior authorization to use copyrighted work evenin academic institutions such as universities?
Q5. Can I use a DVD I purchased or a video published on the web for classes?
Q6. What should I do to obtain authorization from copyright owners?
Q7. How can I obtain authorization when using charts etc. published in academic journals as educational materials?
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Q12. What should I do with regards copyright processing to publish a recorded lecture?
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