Sep 10 2010

What is a copyright?

Category: Law


Answer: Copyright is a type of protection granted by US law to writers for their original works. It typically applies to anything created in these fields – literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other intellectual creations. This protection is intended for published and unpublished works. The copyright owner has exclusive rights to the following. Copies of the work Derivatives of the work Distribution of the work Public performances of the work Displaying of the work According to section 106 of the 1976 copyright act, it is illegal for individuals or companies to violate these rights. Copyright comes into effect the instant a work is created in tangible form; therefore, registering it isn’t necessary unless you decide to sue someone for stealing your work. Copyrights are registered by the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress.


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