As soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium.
Yes, code is considered intellectual property because it is a creative work that is protected by copyright law.
copyright
Photographers have many of the same rights as authors and other creative artists. Their work is considered proprietary and they hold the copyright to the work.
To file a copyright for your creative work, you need to submit an application to the U.S. Copyright Office. This application typically includes information about the work, such as the title and author, and a copy of the work itself. Once the application is processed and approved, you will receive a certificate of registration, which provides legal protection for your work.
copyright
Yes, "copyrighted" is considered a word. It is the past tense form of the verb "copyright," which means to secure the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, and sell a creative work.
The work must be original, creative, and fixed in a tangible medium.
You couldn't, because it isn't your own original creative work. You could copyright a photo of your face, though.
Copyright protection begins as soon as a creative work is fixed in a tangible form, such as writing it down or recording it. This means that the work is protected without the need for registration or any other formalities.
Copyright protects the rights of the creator of a work.
A website is considered a "literary work" under copyright law.
Information itself is not subject to copyright. Only a creative work of authorship is protected by copyright.