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What are the requirements for using proprietary information and copyrighted materials in information products? [031]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

Proprietary information requires both an acknowledgment and written permission from the owner. For copyrighted materials, such as illustrations and photographs used, the figure caption contains the specific words requested by the copyright owner or "Copyrighted; used with permission." [Read more]

Proprietary information requires both an acknowledgment and written permission from the owner (refer to SM 502.5). For copyrighted materials, such as illustrations and photographs used, the figure caption contains the specific words requested by the copyright owner or "Copyrighted; used with permission" (refer to SM 1100.6).