Copyright
Copyright
Copyright (pronounced: /ˈkɒp.i.raɪt/) is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture, and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps, and technical drawings.
Etymology
The term "copyright" has its origins in the English law, and it has been used since the early 18th century, but only became more commonly used in the wider sense in the 20th century. The word "copyright" is a combination of the words "copy" and "right", indicating the right to copy, but not exclusively so.
Related Terms
- Intellectual Property: A broad categorical description for the set of intangibles owned and legally protected by a company from outside use or implementation without consent.
- Patent: A government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
- Trademark: A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
- Fair Use: A doctrine in the law of the United States that permits limited use of copyrighted material without having to first acquire permission from the copyright holder.
See Also
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- Berne Convention
- Copyright infringement
- Copyright law of the United States
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Copyright
- Wikipedia's article - Copyright
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