Everything that is written down or created is copyrighted. It does not matter what media is used to display it. Everything on the internet is copyrighted, whether the poster reserves the rights or decides to share them openly.
Only those parts that meet the necessary criteria (sufficient originality fixed in a tangible medium) are eligible for copyright protection
No. Websites that are entirely the work of the federal government are not subject to copyright protection.
Surely Yes
Because any copyrightable work is automatically protected, it can be assumed that all websites are protected by copyright unless specified otherwise. Notification is not required for protection.
Because registration is not required for protection, there is no way to tell how much software has been protected by copyright. On the other hand, since protection is automatic, you can also say that all software is protected by copyright.
Short phrases do not qualify for copyright protection. There have been three trademark registrations for "love conquers all," but they are no longer enforced.
No the character of Van Helsing is an idea and as such is not eligible for copyright protection. However he is, in all likelihood, protected as a trademark.
Yes it, in all likelihood it is an infringement of copyright. Whether or not a copyright symbol is displayed has no bearing on the materials copyright status. Since the law was amended in 1989 it has not been required to have a copyright notice in evidence to maintain protection.
You don't need to do anything special for copyright protection to exist.Copyright protection is automatic, as soon as a work of sufficient originality is "fixed in a tangible medium, perceptible to human eye, machine reader or other device". There is no requirement to register a copyright or to display a copyright notice for a work to be protected.However if you want or need the additional protection a formally registered copyright can provide, contact the copyright office in your country for the proper procedure and applicable fees.
If you want to obtain copyright protection for your work in another country, you may need to comply with the copyright laws of that specific country. You should consult with an intellectual property attorney or do thorough research on the copyright laws of that country to ensure that you follow the necessary procedures to obtain copyright protection. Additionally, it is generally a good practice to register your copyright with the copyright office in each country where you seek protection.
Because copyright protection is automatic in all World Trade Organization countries, anyone who writes down something creative, draws a picture, records a song, etc., has created a copyright-protected work.
Yes , all Warner Bros . cartoons are still under copyright protection .
There is no official copyright registration system in the UK. Copyright protection, just as in the US, is automatic. All you need is a work of sufficient originality fixed in a tangible medium.If you do have questions there is an Intellectual Property Office in the UK (see link below) and hey do have an extensive section on copyright.
Yes it really is. The law was amended by the Berne Copyright Convention & all works privately produced after April 1, 1989 no longer a require a copyright symbol (c) or © in order for a work to be afforded protection.
The Copyright Act 2000 is a legislation in the United Kingdom that governs copyright law. It outlines the rights of creators and owners of original works, such as literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic works. The Act provides protection for these works, specifying the rights of reproduction, distribution, and public performance, as well as the duration of copyright protection.