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Erna Sattler is Copyright Expert at Leiden University Libraries, Centre for Digital Scholarship

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Impact on ownership when choosing an NC or ND Creative Commons Licence

Did you know you may be giving away some of your author rights to the publisher when you choose an open access licence which prohibits commercial reuse or production of derivatives (i.e. by applying a CC BY-NC, CC BY-ND or CC BY-NC-ND licence)?

Heleen Palmen and Erna Sattler • October 08, 2025

The new Leiden University Employer Copyright Regulations offer clarification on Leiden’s policy on copyright

On the 10th of February 2025, the Leiden University Employer Copyright Regulations were published. What does this mean for the academic community of Leiden University? And why was it deemed necessary in the first place?

Erna Sattler • February 12, 2025

Who 'owns' (your) research data?

Do you ever wonder who owns research data? And did you know this may not be you as a researcher?

Pascal Flohr and Erna Sattler • September 19, 2024

Copyright and the European Commission Policy for Research

An overview of recent studies, policy, and legislation surrounding copyright and research.

Erna Sattler • November 17, 2022

Applying copyright in times of online teaching

Due to the coronavirus situation several measures have been taken. We are all working from home as much as possible. Teaching staff are busy to facilitate online classes and other digital learning materials for their students. How can teachers best apply copyright under the changed circumstances?

Erna Sattler • March 20, 2020