Copyright ownership falls under the umbrella term of intellectual property. It is one of several elements that make up this term. Intellectual property is a creation of the mind and it can include any of the following items: literature and art, inventions, images, symbols, designs, and names used in business. Intellectual can be broken down into two separate categories. First is industrial property, which may include any of the following things: patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, among other things. The second category is copyright which may include any of the following items: literary works, artistic works, and architectural designs. Artists have copyright ownership over their performances the same way radio and television stations have ownership over their broadcasts. If you feel that your intellectual property as been infringed upon, it would be wise to seek legal counsel. There are many lawyers, who specialize in this area of work, that are highly qualified and capable of yielding your desired results.