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Copyright is a law of protection given to the authors or creators of “original works of authorship,” only allowing people with permission to use the content.

Are: Literary works Music and lyrics Dramatic works and music Pantomimes and choreographic works Photographs, graphics, paintings and sculptural works Motion pictures and other audiovisual works Video games and computer software Audio recordings Architectural works Unfixed works that have not been recorded in a tangible, fixed form Work in the public domain Titles, names, short phrases, and slogans; familiar symbols or designs; numbers Ideas and facts Processes and systems Federal government works Are not:

A fair use is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work.

Derivative works: In copyright law, a derivative work is an expressive creation that includes major, copyright-protected elements of an original, previously created first work. Copyright royalties are fees paid to the owner of a copyright by another individual or company that has licensed the right to use that copyrighted material in some way. Royalty:

Copyright infringement is a violation of the rights secured by copyright. If violated you can be sued for monetary damages, have fines, jail time, or community service.

When do I need it? Permission is more likely to be needed if the source material is short or the excerpt which you wish to use represents a significant portion of either of the work in which you found it or in which you intend to use it. Obtaining written permission to use copyrighted material is the author's responsibility. How do I obtain it?

Once you express your idea in a fixed form — as a digital painting, recorded song, or even scribbled on a napkin — it is automatically copyrighted if it is an original work of authorship. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. How long does copyright protection last?

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