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What is Copyright?
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a set of protections afforded to the author of an original work. In the United States, copyright arises from Article I, §8 of the United States Constitution, which allows Congress "[t]o 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." The specific laws governing copyright are found primarily in 17 U.S.C. §101ff., as well as court rulings that interpret this legislation.
Top Copyright Resouces
- Copyright Basics (United States Copyright Office)In-depth definition and description from the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Copyright Term & Public Domain in the USFrom Cornell University Libraries, a cheat sheet to consult when you need to know if a work is in the public domain.
- FAQ on CopyrightInformation from the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Copyright Clearance CenterSearch for and request permission to use and share content.