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Copyright protection is automatic as soon as a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium. If formal registration is available in your country, you may choose to do this as well, but it is not required.

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If somebody in your direct family had copyright over something would it be copyright infringement if you used it?

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How do you copy copyright books in the net?

Typically you would first need permission of the copyright holder.


Why there is copyright?

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Does copyright mean that you can or cannot copy something?

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How much does it cost to copyright a watch?

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Can you sell a cartoon pinata without copyright infringement?

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How do you copyright a pdf?

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How do you change copyright laws?

You would need to lobby Congress to amend the law.