the exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.: works granted such right by law on or after January 1, 1978, are protected for the lifetime of an author or creator and for a period of 70 years after their death.
adjective
of or relating to copyrights.
Also copyrighted. protected by copyright.
verb (used with object)
to secure a copyright on.
copyright1
British
/ ˈkɒpɪˌraɪt /
noun
(c).
the exclusive right to produce copies and to control an original literary, musical, or artistic work, granted by law for a specified number of years (in Britain, usually 70 years from the death of the author, composer, etc, or from the date of publication if later)
The legal protection given to published works, forbidding anyone but the author from publishing or selling them. An author can transfer the copyright to another person or corporation, such as a publishing company.
copyright2
Cultural
A grant of an exclusive right to produce or sell a book, motion picture, work of art, musical composition, software, or similar product during a specified period of time.
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Given the choice between selling the copyright to a collection of columns for $1,000 or accepting a 10 cents commission per book sold, she opted for the latter.
Kohs had full creative control and final cut on “The Thinking Game,” but Google owns the film’s copyright and provided the funding to make it possible.
Their song, Run, was removed from streaming services after record industry bodies issued takedown notices, alleging the track violated copyright - but was re-recorded with human vocals, and entered the UK Top 10 two weeks ago.
Alina Trapova, an assistant professor in copyright law at University College London, also believes it to be first time an actor has attempted to use trademark law to their benefit against AI.
