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Copyright law in the United States consists of the federal statutes and case law that establishes rights and resolves disputes related to "original works of authorship," such as artistic, dramatic, film work, literary, musical, photographic and certain other intellectual works, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.
Rights Under Copyright Law
Copyright law provides the holder the exclusive right to display, distribute, perform, reproduce and make alterations to an original work of expression.
Protected at Time of Creation
Under U.S. federal copyright law, copyright in a work is immediately available in the property at the time the work is created. Copyright law encourages copyright owners to register work with the Copyright Office even though registration is not requirement for copyright protection.
Ideas Not Protected
Copyright law does not protect ideas themselves but the original expressions of ideas.
Copyright Law Coverage
In the United States, the protection provided under copyright law is available to both unpublished and published works, regardless of the domicile or nationality of the author.
Works Made for Hire
In the case of works made for hire, copyright law does not give rights to the employee. The employer is considered to be the author.
International Copyright Protection
The United States is a signatory to the Berne Convention dealing with international copyright protection.
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