WHAT IS A COPYRIGHT
A copyright protects writings and artistic works against copying. Several classifications of works are specified under the copyright statutes and include, but are not limited to, literary works, dramatic works, musical works, including music and lyrics, computer programs,video recordings, and artistic expressions. Copyrights are directed to forms of expression rather than subject matter. For example, the description of an article of manufacture or a process, could be copyrighted as a writing for preventing others from copying such a description. However, the copyright will not prevent others from making the article or using the process.
HOW IS A COPYRIGHT OBTAINED
A copyright is obtained the moment the expression is created so that it may be perceived either directly or through the aid of a machine or device. After creation of the copyrighted work, it may be registered by filing an appropriate copyright registration form with the United States Copyright Office in the Library of Congress.
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