Basics of Copyright you must know

In our day to day life, we observe ? symbol at many places, specially on book, article, painting, website etc. Have you ever tries to decode what does it mean and what it indicates?In recent times the awareness is increased due to some legal fights happening between author, lyricist, composer and film maker. In this article we will try to lean very basics about Copyright (or author’s right) is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works.

What is a copyright?

Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects?original works of authorship?as soon as an author?fixes?the work in a?tangible form of expression. Copyright (or author’s right) is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. The copyright belongs first and foremost to the author/creator. It grants the right to utilize it as well as the authority to authorize others to do so.

The works protected by copyright are?

? Works of Art

Engravings, pictures, paintings, sculpture, a work of architecture or creative skill, dramatic works, and other similar items are included.

? Works of Literature

This category includes books, poem, magazine, novel, story, plays, letters, catalogue, lyrics of song, computer programs, compilations, and computer databases, among other things.

? Songs, graphic notations, and other musical works

? Cinematograph Films?

? Sound Recordings

Which Protections Does a Copyright Give?

Consider a copyright to be your ownership of something you’ve made. It’s your work whether you take a photo, write a short tale, or produce music. A copyright grants you legal protection for your work. Only you, as the copyright owner, have the authority to:

• Make Copies of Your Work:?

You are free to make copies of the stuff you made. You are free to disseminate your work in any way you deem suitable.

• Make Other Works?

Based on the Original Work: For example, you might wish to make a book out of a series of blog articles.

• Display Your Work in Public:?

When you make art, you might wish to show it to others. You are free to display your painting, statue, or install it wherever you like.

• Ability to sell copies of your work:?

You can make money by selling your copyrighted concept.

• Perform the Work in Front of an Audience:?

You have the right to create music, a book, a play, or anything else that can be displayed in public. You have the right, for example, to perform your own music in a concert.

What exactly is “original authorship,” and how does ownership change depending on the situation?

The phrase “original authorship” refers to the person who created the work and owns the copyright. The true proprietor of an original creative work is the person who created it. However, ownership differs depending on the situation.

For how long does the copyright remain valid?

The copyright is valid for the author’s lifetime and for another sixty years after his or her death. If the author is unknown, the work will be protected for sixty years from the date of publication. The duration of copyright for other works is sixty years from the date of publication of the material.

What is copyright infringement?

Infringement would occur if the work is used without permission. Any unauthorized use, exhibition, or publication of the work without the permission of the original owners constitutes an infringement.

Registration of copyright is not mandatory.

Yes you read it right. Copyright is the only IP, where even without registration, you can claim copyright on your work. However, registration is advisable if the work is very important because in case of any legal dispute, copyright registration certificate will be considered as strongest evidence.

What is a copyright assignment and licensing?

In exchange for monetary remuneration, the copyright owner may assign the work to a third party. The assignment is the transfer of copyright ownership to a third party. Assigning copyright does not necessarily confer absolute power on the assignee, but rather a limited one. The copyright assignment is only legitimate if it is signed by the copyright owner or his or her agent.

Licensing entails the transfer of some of the copyright owner’s rights to a third party. The original owner retains ownership in this case. Licensing grants third-party rights to sell and publish the work in accordance with the terms of the deal.

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