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In signatories to the Berne Convention, yes.
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Is copyright protection automatic?
Yes copyright protection is automatic, as soon as a work is "fixed in a tangible medium perceptible either by human eye or machine"
Who owns copyright?
Unless other arrangements are made, the creator of the work is the automatic copyright holder.
A copyright is an assumed protection on any piece of original work?
Yes; because registration is not required, copyright protection is automatic.
How much is a copyright?
Copyright protection is free and automatic, as soon as the work is fixed in a tangible medium.
How long does it take to obtain the copyright of the work?
Protection is automatic, and registration is not required.
Why would someone copyright something they created?
Copyright protection is automatic, so it actually takes effort not to copyright something you create. That being said, copyright allows the creator to ascribe value do and potentially derive income from their creation.
Who has the right to file for copyright protection?
The owner of the copyright. The owner can decide to hire a lawyer and pursue the case.
Must a copyright holder apply for copyright?
No; protection is automatic as soon as a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium.
Can a book receive a copyright protection if it has not been published?
Yes; protection is automatic as soon as the work is fixed in a tangible medium.
Do you need to register a copyright to protect a work created during 1990?
No; protection was automatic in 1990.
How easy is it to get a copyright on your design?
Incredibly. Protection is automatic as soon as the work is fixed in a tangible medium.
Can a book be published legally without being copyrighted by the copyright office?
Yes. Copyright protection is automatic as soon as the work is fixed in a tangible medium; registration is not required for protection.
