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According to the US Copyright Office:
What Is Not Protected by Copyright?
Several categories of material are generally not eligible for
federal copyright protection. These include among others:
• Works that have not been fixed in a tangible form of
expression (for example, choreographic works that have
not been notated or recorded, or improvisational speeches
or performances that have not been written or recorded)
• Titles, names, short phrases, and slogans; familiar symbols
or designs; mere variations of typographic ornamentation,
lettering, or coloring; mere listings of ingredients
or contents
• Ideas, procedures, methods, systems, processes, concepts,
principles, discoveries, or devices, as distinguished from a
description, explanation, or illustration
• Works consisting entirely of information that is common
property and containing no original authorship (for
example: standard calendars, height and weight charts,
tape measures and rulers, and lists or tables taken from
public documents or other common sources)
What else can I help you with?
Do you have to do anything to be protected by copyright?
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright.
Why is computer software protected by copyright?
The code is protected as a literary work.
What is the relationship between copyright and software?
Software is protected by copyright as a literary 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.
Who can use copyright?
Anyone can create a work of sufficient creativity and have it automatically protected by copyright.
How is a website protected by copyright?
A website is considered a "literary work" under copyright law.
What constitutes a copyright work?
A work of sufficient creativity is automatically protected by copyright as soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium.
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.
What kind of intellectual property is a poem?
A poem is considered a form of literary work and is protected under copyright law as a creative expression of ideas and emotions. The specific arrangement of words and unique structure of the poem are what is protected, rather than the ideas or themes themselves.
How do you copyright?
Works are protected by copyright as soon as they are "fixed." If you wish to register a work with the copyright office, you may do so.
How can I ensure that my work is protected under copyright law?
To ensure your work is protected under copyright law, you should create the work in a tangible form, such as writing it down or recording it. You should also include a copyright notice with your name, the copyright symbol , and the year of creation. Consider registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office for added protection.
Can you copyright?
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright.
