Technical Handout Illustration Reference
Technical Handout Illustration Reference
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Hi all, this is not a technical question but am hoping to get advice on a technical handout I am writing for technical training purposes.
I am intending to use manufacturer product or other book illustrations to supplement the manuals I am writing. Will it be enough to indicate the source of the illustrations in my handout (just below the figure) or do I need to ask for a written permission from the manufacturer or book publisher?
Some manufacturer pictures for example are: elecrical equipment (motors, transformers, switchgears etc) pictures or cut-out views, curves for IEEE red book, etc.
I would appreciate advises from folks who have done training materials or authored books before. Thank you in advance.
I am intending to use manufacturer product or other book illustrations to supplement the manuals I am writing. Will it be enough to indicate the source of the illustrations in my handout (just below the figure) or do I need to ask for a written permission from the manufacturer or book publisher?
Some manufacturer pictures for example are: elecrical equipment (motors, transformers, switchgears etc) pictures or cut-out views, curves for IEEE red book, etc.
I would appreciate advises from folks who have done training materials or authored books before. Thank you in advance.






RE: Technical Handout Illustration Reference
RE: Technical Handout Illustration Reference
davidbeach is absolutely right.
The in-house work constitutes fair use. Posting for the public (marketing, customer training, other public sharing) is not. Get permissions. Cite all sources.
Here is a good learning place about copyright laws in the US:
http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/lls/students/usi...
There is some sort of international treaty in which all participating countries share approximately the same rules.
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: Technical Handout Illustration Reference
Yes david, this will be used for a paying audience.
RE: Technical Handout Illustration Reference