Copyrights

A Copyright is a form of legal protection given to an author of an original work to that author’s resident country and through international treaties is protected around the world. A work that is copyrighted can not be legally reproduced or represented in any way without the authors consent. Copyright owners have the exclusive right to reproduce their copyrighted work. They may, however, grant permission to others who wish to reproduce the copyrighted work. Poets, photographers, singers, publishers, and many others can all be copyright owners.

What can have a copyright?

• Poems
• Lyrics
• Books
• Cartoons
• Maps
• Newspapers
• DVD’s
• Plays
• Newsletters
• Pictures
• Sculptures
• Screenplays
• Compact Discs
• Cassettes
• Computer Programs
• Trade Journals
• Music
• Blueprints

These and many more can all be copyrighted

Please contact the library of congress for more information.

By: J R Mortland III (Bob)

No comments yet.