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Law Copyright

Creative and artistic works of individuals need to be protected so that others cannot claim them for their own. This is done through law copyright, which enables a person to have the rights to something original that they have created, whether it is a published or unpublished work. There are many forms of works that law copyright encompasses. The arts, music, literature, and architectural work are all forms of creativity that could be covered by copyright law. There are many copyright forms to be reviewed when attempting to copyright a work. Even though the work is considered to be copyrighted as soon as it is created, it is advised to consult a copyright attorney for assistance.

Fast Facts

  • Since copyright laws grant exclusivity to the copyright owner, no one else may sell or use the copyrighted material without permission.
  • Copyright law covers a broad area so a rule of thumb to remember is if you can see it, touch it or hear it, it can be protected.
  • The US Copyright Act was originally enacted by Congress to protect the authors of written works. The Act has since expanded to include music, movies, computer software, and architectural design.

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