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Obtaining permission
Another important part of copyright education is learning how to obtain permission from copyright holders in order to legally use their works. This process is called licensing. There are several ways to go about doing this. In some cases, obtaining permission can be as simple as sending a message to the copyright owner of a work asking for permission and receiving a simple yes or no answer. However, it is often a much more complicated and involved process. In addition, one can usually expect to pay a certain fee to the copyright owner in exchange for permission.

There are numerous sources available to help in seeking and contacting the owner of a work's copyright. The Copyright Clearinghouse Center provides information and licenses for a wide range of works. For copyright in more specific areas, there are also organizations such as the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and the Authors Guild.