Copyright

  1. What is Copyright? Copyright is a form of protection granted to the creators of "original works of authorship," including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. It gives the creator the exclusive right to use, reproduce, distribute, perform, and display their work.

  2. What Does Copyright Protect? Copyright protects original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible form of expression. It covers both published and unpublished works.

  3. Rights of Copyright Holders: Copyright holders have the exclusive rights to reproduce the work, prepare derivative works, distribute copies, perform the work publicly, and display the work publicly.

  4. Duration of Copyright Protection: The duration of copyright protection varies depending on several factors, including the type of work and the laws of the country where the work was created. In many countries, copyright protection typically lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 50 to 70 years.

  5. Copyright Infringement: Copyright infringement occurs when someone violates the exclusive rights of the copyright holder without permission. This can include reproducing, distributing, performing, or displaying the copyrighted work without authorization.

  6. Fair Use: Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

  7. Registration and Enforcement: While copyright protection exists automatically upon the creation of a work, registration with the copyright office may be necessary to enforce your rights in court. In some jurisdictions, registration is a prerequisite for filing a lawsuit for copyright infringement.

  8. Public Domain: Works that are in the public domain are not protected by copyright and can be freely used by anyone. This includes works whose copyright has expired, works created by the government, and works that have been dedicated to the public domain by the copyright holder.

 

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