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Yes they fall under copyright protection as original literary works.
Understand, however, that pro-active action must be taken by any writer interested in protecting a script. For example, you can register your script with:
- The Writers' Guild of America -- either East or West
- The Library of Congress
Both offer digital registration options. Their Web sites are listed, below.
Once registered, best practices dictate that the copyright notice be included on the first page of the script.
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Where can you buy Rent musical script?
Movie scripts are protected by copyright law. You can purchase scripts from Amazon.com
Is the movie Singing in the Rain public domain or copyright protected?
The 1952 movie is protected by copyright, and will likely be protected through 2047.
Are all photos of Gone With the Wind protected by copyright?
Yes. All of the photos taken in the movie are protected by copyright.
Was the movie Amadeus copyrighted or patented?
Movies are protected by copyright. Inventions are protected by patents.
Is an image of the dance floor from Saturday Night Fever protected by copyright?
If you are taking a clip from the movie, the movie itself is protected by copyright, but depending on your use, it may be covered by 17USC107. If you are using a photograph of it, the photograph would be protected by copyright, but your use may be covered by 17USC107.
How do you protect your movie idea when submitting for copyright with the US copyright office?
Ideas cannot be protected by copyright; only the expression of those ideas. If you write a script, it is automatically protected; registration is not required.
Is it OK to use a movie's hairstyle?
Yes. Haircuts are not copyright protected.
Is there a copyright or registered symbol after the movie Ring of Bright Water?
The title itself is not protected (indeed, cannot be protected), so neither is required.
Is the theme music to the Trap still in copyright?
There are a number of works by this title; with the exception of the 1922 Lon Cheney movie, the themes for all are still protected by copyright.
Are all scripts copyright?
Unless specified otherwise, yes.
Would you copyright a show synopsis?
No, a show synopsis cannot be copyrighted on its own. Copyright protection is granted to original creative works that are fixed in a tangible form, such as scripts, screenplays, or completed episodes. However, you may consider registering the full script or screenplay that includes the show synopsis for copyright protection.
Does a school logo have copyright?
No. You could copyright a drawing or photograph of the logo but the logo itself would have to be protected as a trademark.
