Retaining Copyright with MDPI Books
In the landscape of academic publishing, the question of who holds the copyright to scholarly works is paramount. MDPI Books stands out in this arena by offering authors the opportunity to retain copyright for their open access books. This empowering approach ensures that authors maintain control over their intellectual property while benefiting from the wide dissemination and accessibility that open access publishing provides.
The importance of retaining copyright
Because open access publishing allows research to be freely accessed as well as reused and quoted, it’s important that authors get to control how this happens. Retaining copyright gives authors the legal authority to control how their work is used, reproduced, and distributed.
MDPI Books recognizes the value of empowering authors and respecting their rights to their intellectual property. When authors publish their open access books with MDPI Books, they retain copyright ownership through a Creative Commons License. This means that authors:
- Maintain Control: Authors have the freedom to decide how their work is shared, reused, and adapted, without relinquishing ownership to a third party.
- Promote Collaboration: By retaining copyright, authors can collaborate with others and grant permissions for collaborative projects, translations, or adaptations, fostering innovation and global engagement.
- Support Ethical Publishing: MDPI Books upholds the principles of ethical publishing, ensuring that authors receive proper attribution and recognition for their work while adhering to copyright laws and best practices.
Advantages of open access publishing with copyright retention
Now that you know you’re in control of your intellectual property, what advantages does publishing your academic open access book with MDPI Books and retaining your copyright bring?
Well, publishing your book open access ensures your work reaches a global audience. Anyone may download and read your book for free, made easily accessible in one click. Additionally, your academic open access book may be reused and quoted provided that the published version is cited. These conditions maximise your visibility and research impact.
The key takeaway point here is that you retain control over how your work is accessed and distributed. Retaining copyright for your open access book with MDPI Books empowers you to control your intellectual property while contributing to the advancement of knowledge in your field.
With MDPI Books, authors can publish with confidence, knowing that their rights are protected, and their contributions are valued.
Want to take advantage of such benefits? Check out our guide on how to publish your academic book open access with MDPI Books today.