Protecting Intellectual Property: The Importance of Obtaining Permission for News Content

The Associated Press holds copyright to all of their content and it cannot be used for broadcast or publication without their express written permission. Any use of material from the Associated Press, including text, photos, graphics, audio, and/or video, should only be done with authorization. It is important to note that this material should not be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. also holds copyright to all of their content and it cannot be reprinted without their express written permission. This includes any material from the Associated Press that may be used in conjunction with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s content. It is important to respect the rights of both organizations and obtain proper authorization before using their content in any publication or broadcast.