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How can I copyright my work?
Works are automatically protected by copyright as soon as they are fixed in a tangible medium; no further action is required.
What role does originality have in copyright in the digital age?
Originality is still required for copyright protection, regardless of the nature of the work.
What is software copyright law in Canada?
In Canada software is protected as a literary work under the Copyright Act of Canada. Copyright is acquired automatically when an original work is generated, the creator is not required to register or mark the work with the copyright symbol in order to be protected.
Can I use the copyright symbol without registering my work?
Yes, you can use the copyright symbol () without registering your work. Registration is not required for copyright protection, but it does provide additional benefits and legal advantages.
A copyright is an assumed protection on any piece of original work?
Yes; because registration is not required, copyright protection is automatic.
How long does it take to obtain the copyright of the work?
Protection is automatic, and registration is not required.
What does the copyright symbol indicate?
Although it is not required for protection, the copyright symbol is a way to denote the copyright year and rightsholder of a work, such as at the bottom of this page, where it says "Copyright (c) 2011 Answers Corporation."
Explain the copyright law and the steps needed to copyright a book?
Copyright attaches automatically as soon as an original work is made public. There is no fee or registration process required.
How can you find copyright in your work?
Your original work is automatically protected by copyright as soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium. If formal registration is available in your country, you may choose to do that, but it is not required.
Can you copyright a cake design?
Aspects of the design that are entirely your original work, such as a piped or carved design, may be protected by copyright as a work of visual art; the US Copyright Office has asserted that permanence is not required for protection.
Is work that has been unsigned and published not copyrighted?
Under US Copyright Law, copyright attaches as soon as a work is created, whether published or not. Published or unpublished works do not need to be "signed" to fall under copyright protection because the creation of a work already establishes copyright ownership.
Do you have to use a copyright symbol?
It depends on when the work was created. For works created before 1989, it may be required; the courts have not ruled as to whether a copyright notice is required on works first created before the U.S. became part of the Berne Union. For works created after 1988 the answer is simple. No. A copyright symbol has not been necessary in the US since 1989. There are advantages to putting the copyright symbol or copyright notice on a work even if not required, including eliminating the "innocent infringer" defense.
