Introductory Materials
Early History and Principles of US Copyright Law: 'Types of Works Covered by Copyright Act of 1976'as per Section 102(a): Exclusive rights granted by Copyright Act of 1976 as per Section 106: 1. (1) the right to reproduce(copy), 2. (2) the right to create derivative worksof the original work, 3. (3) the right to sell, lease, or rent copies of the w.
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Statutory Rights of Copyright Owners
Introduction to International Copyrightable -10pgs.
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The Elements of Copyrightable Subject Matter
Introduction to Copyright Law Basic Requirements to Qualify for Copyright Protection: Therefore, in order to be copyrightable subject mater, a work must be:.
1) Fixed in a tangible medium.
2) Be an original work of authorship However, regardless of whether the first two elements are met, copyright protection does not extend to:.
1) Elements of the wor.
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What does it mean if a work is copyrighted?
Instead, it basically means the work can't be a copy of something else.
Creativity:
The U.S.
Supreme Court has said works only need to have a "modicum" of creativity to be creative enough for copyright.
Fixation:For works to have copyrights, they cannot be purely ephemeral.
You can't get a copyright just by speaking out loud. ,
What is an example of a copyright?
For example, a work is fixed when you write it down or record it. “Congress shall have Power . .
To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.” Copyright has been a part of U.S. law since the nation’s founding.
