Copyright: Overview

Resource type: Practice Note: Overview

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: USA

This Note provides an overview of the main features of US copyright law. It outlines the legal framework under the Copyright Act of 1976. The Note discusses the types of works protected by copyright, requirements for a work to qualify for copyright protection, the bundle of exclusive rights provided by copyright, copyright duration, rules on ownership and transfers of copyright, registration and other procedural formalities and copyright infringement claims, defenses and remedies.

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Resource ID: 2-505-5835
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