What is Copyright? Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page.

A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the exclusive legal right to copy, distribute, adapt, display, and perform a creative work, usually for a limited time. [1][2][3][4][5] …

A copyright is a form of protection provided by U.S. law to the authors of "original works of authorship" fixed in any tangible medium of expression. Learn more about the basics of …

Dec 18, 2025 · copyright, the exclusive, legally secured right to reproduce, distribute, and perform a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work.

Aug 29, 2025 · Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression, including literary, dramatic, musical, and …

The Copyright Office administers the national copyright system and provides advice on copyright law to congress, federal agencies, the courts and the public.

Mar 1, 1989 · Copyright is the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something.

U.S. copyright law resource page aimed to assist individual creators, small business owners, and members of the public. Learn about copyright law today.

This guide explores what copyright is, the registration process and the benefits of registration.

Copyright (or author’s right) is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, …