Copyright: What Is It?
Published: 01/18/2010 by Lauren Elizondo
Copyright: What Is It?
Through U.S. law, copyright protects artistic, literary and musical original works of authorship, plus other intellectual works. This includes both published and unpublished works. Examples include:
- Poetry
- Novels
- Movies
- Architecture
- Computer software
- Art pieces
So why should you copyright your stuff?
Fortunately, your works are copyrighted by common law until it is published. However, filing a copyright at the U.S. Copyright Office ( 101 Independence Ave. S. E., Washington, D.C.) or online (www.copyright.gov) is important if you want your copyright to be public record, showing that you have claimed protection under U.S. law. Registered works have a better chance of being protected if someone were to try to claim your work - you need a copyright to bring a lawsuit for infringement.
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