copyright law

American  

[kop-ee-rahyt law] / ˈkɒp iˌraɪt ˈlɔ /

noun

1. the body of laws and regulations that govern the exclusive rights of an author or creator to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit their literary, musical, or artistic work.

   This website will not be held responsible for member-posted information that may violate copyright law.

   U.S. copyright law protects photos, and a patchwork of state laws limits the use of your name or likeness without permission.

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Charles Rivkin, the chairman and chief executive of the Motion Picture Association, called on ByteDance to "immediately cease its infringing activity," accusing it of disregarding copyright law that protects creators and underpins millions of jobs.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

“By launching a service that operates without meaningful safeguards against infringement, ByteDance is disregarding well-established copyright law that protects the rights of creators and underpins millions of American jobs.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026

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.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026

And each year, when the twinkling holiday lights fade to a hazy glow and the gingerbread is nothing more than crumbs, I thank copyright law for giving me my favorite Christmas tradition: Ebony Scrooge.

From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025

Thus the need for national laws in the wake of an international copyright law for visually impaired users.

From The eBook is 40 (1971-2011) by Lebert, Marie