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Do I Own the Copyright?

Whenever an author or creator fixes his/her original work of authorship in any tangible medium of expression a copyright is born. An original work of authorship includes literary works, lyrics, musical compositions, plays, choreographic works, art and graphics, movies, scripts, sound recordings and architectural works. A copyright protects these works by allowing the [...]

Do Copyright Laws Affect Me?

The Federal Copyright Act of 1976 is the federal law that provides authors, artists, creators and programmers with the property rights to exclusive use and control over their creations.  Copyright laws affect anyone who writes, draws, programs, films, photographs, composes or otherwise creates literary, musical, dramatic, artistic or creative works in a tangible medium of [...]

Copyright, Copyright Where For Art Thou Copyright?

The legal definition of copyright is a right of control over the use of an original work of authorship.  A copyright secures to its owner the property rights of the work.  These property rights include the right to reproduce, display, distribute, perform, and/or adapt the work.

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