When were copyright laws established?

Answer 1

The basis for copyright law in the US was laid in Article 1 section 8 clause 8 of the Constitution.

"To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."

Answer 2

Modern copyright law dates to the Statute of Anne, 1709. Each country's current laws have a different date.

Answer 3

In the United States Copyright was established under the US Constitution.

Answer 4

Modern copyright laws can be traced to the Statute of Anne, 1709. US copyright is addressed in the Constitution.

Answer 5

1709, in the Statute of Anne.