In the US, copyright protects "original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture."
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright.
The code is protected as a literary work.
Software is protected by copyright as a literary work.
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.
Anyone can create a work of sufficient creativity and have it automatically protected by copyright.
A website is considered a "literary work" under copyright law.
A work of sufficient creativity is automatically protected by copyright as soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium.
No. You could copyright a drawing or photograph of the logo but the logo itself would have to be protected as a trademark.
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.
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.
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.
Once a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium, it is automatically protected by copyright.