Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creators of original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution.
Copyright is a form of intellectual property, applicable to certain forms of creative work. Some, but not all jurisdictions require “fixing” copyrighted works in a tangible form.
Literary Works
- Adaptations
- Articles
- E-Books
- Monographs
- Speeches
- Anthologies
- Books
- Guides
- Novels
- Stories
- Arguments
- Comedy Stand Ups
- Manuals
- Poems
- Translations
Artistic Works
- Movies
- Paintings
- Choreographies
- Architectural Plans
- Comics
- Photographs
- Music
- Statues
Scientific Works
- Computer Programs
- Software
- Databases
- Projects of Engineering
How to Protect Copyright?
According to Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, the
authors any Member States, or the author of his or her work for the first time, shall be
protected in the other Member States. That is to say, copyrights are protected
automatically
in the member states of Berne Convention once they are created, however the intensity of
protection is limited.
To record your copyrights before any copyright offices in some countries as copyright
records may be requested for use in legal proceedings. The registration certificates or
any
certifications issued by the copyright offices will show the true owner of the copyright
and
the creation time of it.
Obtaining a certified or notarized copy for your copyright, proving that this work
belongs
to you. The people's court shall acknowledge the legal acts or documents that have been
notarized through legal procedure. In most jurisdictions, notarization plays a vital
role in
intellectual property protection. The creators should notarize their works as early as
possible to protect their legitimate rights.
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How to avoid copyright infringement?
A registration shall be made as soon as possible in order to secure the opportunity for
valuable remedies and litigation advantages available for timely registration under the
Copyright Act.
A registration made before or within five years of publication of the work provides a
presumption of the validity of the copyright and the facts stated within the
registration
certificate.
Don't take anything from the Internet, or anywhere else, because it is almost always
copyrighted by default.
Make your work creative. Do not copy others.
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Copyright infringement
Copyright infringement is the use of works protected by copyright law without permission,
infringing certain exclusive rights granted to the copyright holder.
Copyright disputes
Disputes arising from the exercise of copyright by the copyright owner or the user or any
other
third party.
Copyright enforcement
Any effort designed to prevent the reproduction of copyrights, software, films, music, and
other medias.
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What is a copyright?
A copyright protects original works of
authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels,
movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. The duration of copyright protection
depends on several factors.
How much does it cost to apply for a copyright?
The two main costs involved in a copyright application would be the
official filing fees and your agent's fees (if you engage one). The total cost varies
from case to case depending on the approach you take and the complexity of the case. C&H offer the most competitive fees with efficient service.
Who can apply for a copyright?
Only the author of an original work or someone who has obtained
rights from the author can register a copyright.
What if someone else is using my copyright?
First, you should determine if your work that has been copied
is protected by copyright law. Next, you should determine whether you actually own the rights to
the work. Even though the person has used your work, they might have a successful fair use
defense. This means that their use of your work is not illegal.
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