The document addresses frequently asked questions about copyright, explaining its definition and the rights it grants authors over their creative works. It clarifies the necessity of registration, the implications of public domain, and restrictions on using works posted online. Additionally, it covers how to license works, options for addressing copyright violations, and the ability to copyright websites.

1. Most Commonly Asked
Questions Relating to Copyright
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2. 1. What exactly is Copyright?
The word “copyright” (or “author’s right”) refers to the legal rights that artists hold over their
literary and creative works. Books, music, art, sculpture, and films are among the works covered
by Copyright, as are computer programmers, databases, advertising, maps, and technical
drawings.

3. 2. What are the rights that Copyright grants
me? As a work’s author, what are my rights?
Under Copyright, there are two types of rights:
Economic rights, which allow the rights owner to profit financially from the use of his works by others, and
Moral rights safeguard the author’s non-commercial interests.
Most copyright laws stipulate that the rights owner has the economic right to approve or prohibit specific uses of his work and the right
to earn payment for his work’s usage (such as through collective management). The owner of a work’s economic rights can restrict or
authorize:
Its reproduction in several forms, such as in print publishing and sound recording;
Its public performance, for example, in playing or in music,
Its recording in compact discs or DVDs,
Its transmission on radio, cable or by satellite;
Its translation into other languages and
Its adaptation to a film screenplay such as a novel.

4. 3. To protect my work, do I need to
register it with the Copyright Office?
No, your rights to the work begin the minute it is created. However, registering your Copyright
with the federal government might help you substantiate your authorship claim and provide you
with the right to sue for statutory damages.

5. 4. What exactly is a work that is in the
public domain?
When work is declared to be in the public domain (also known as “commons”), it means that it
no longer belongs to anybody. It is generally due to the expiration of the copyright protection
period. For example, the commercial rights to Homer’s renowned epic Odyssey have expired,
and the work can now be used or exploited without obtaining permission or remunerating the
right owner. Authors can also freely transfer their works to the public domain in some countries
through a method known as “voluntary relinquishment.”

6. 5. Is it permissible for me to freely utilize works that have
been published on the Internet?
A prevalent misconception is that works published on the Internet, including social media
platforms, are in the public domain and may be extensively utilized without the rightful owner’s
permission. Any works protected by Copyright or associated rights – ranging from musical
compositions to multimedia goods, newspaper articles, and video productions – are protected
regardless of whether they are published on paper or digitally, as long as the protection period
has not ended. In each situation, you should, in general, acquire the proper owner’s permission
before using.

7. 6. What Are the Copyright limits and exceptions?
In certain circumstances, it may be possible to utilize works that aren’t in the public domain
without asking the author or the right owner for permission or paying a fee. It can happen if
national legislation’s limits and exceptions cover such uses. The citation of works, the utilization
of current events, and the production of accessible formats for the print disabled persons are
examples of limits and exceptions.

8. 7. What does it imply when I say that my
works are “licensed”?
Once you have shown that you are the rightful owner of a work, you can give others permission
to use or exploit it. These permissions are usually referred to as “licenses,” They may or may not
require payment to the rights owner. Naturally, seeking experienced legal counsel before
drafting a license agreement is always a good idea.

9. 8. Is it possible for me to copyright my
program or mobile app?
For copyright reasons, computer program and other forms of software are considered literary
works. As a result, they are automatically protected without the need to register. The voluntary
registration process for software in various countries may differ from that for other categories of
labour.

10. 9. Without my consent, my published work has
been duplicated. What options do I have?
Before taking any action, carefully consider if the copied work is a violation of your Copyright. If
you believe your right has been violated, you should strive to find an accountable individual. If
you can’t or won’t settle the situation through informal means, you can seek legal help from an
IP Expert.
It is typically feasible to file a claim in civil court for monetary compensation and prevent the
infringement from continuing or repeating. However, it is frequently desirable – and sometimes
required in certain jurisdictions – to submit a formal notification to the suspected infringer,
demanding that he halt the infringement and/or pay compensation before taking this action.

11. 10. Is it possible for me to copyright my
website?
Copyright may safeguard the original authorship of content on a website. It includes copyrighted
texts, artwork, photography, and other kinds of authorship.

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