A copyright permission letter is used for the purpose of seeking permission from the copyright owner to use the owner's material/work.

This implies that if you intend to use any copyrighted work then you need to obtain the permission of the copyright owner. In absence of such permission, your use of copyrighted work will be considered an infringement.

However, it is important to check the laws of the relevant jurisdiction as to whether the intended use of copyrighted work requires or does not require the permission of the copyright owner. For instance, if the use falls within the scope of ‘fair use’ then you can use it without permission.

How to obtain permission to use a copyrighted work?

You need to identify the copyright owner and ask for permission to use the work. It is recommended to seek permission in writing for your records should any dispute arise in future.

Generally, a copyright permission letter includes:

1. description of the work you wish to use (e.g. title, author name, page numbers of the work requested)
2. purpose of use
3. the full citation for attribution

How to use this Document?

If you intend to use a work that is protected by copyright then this document should be used to secure the permission from the copyright holder.

The description of the work, purpose of use and full citation of the work should be clearly specified in the template.

How to Tailor the Document for Your Need?

1. Click the “Create Document” button and fill in the details of the parties. You can click the “Fill with Member’s Information” button to complete the party’s information with your personal or business information saved to your account.

2. Please fill in any additional information by following the step-by-step guide on the left-hand side of the preview document and clicking the “Next” button.

3. When you are done, click the “Get Document” button and you can download the document in Word or PDF format.

4. Please get all parties to review the document carefully and make any final modifications to ensure that the details are correct before signing the document. Each party should have a copy of the executed document.