Copyright

Copyright is a legal right that grants creators exclusive control over their original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. It automatically arises the moment a work is fixed in a tangible medium, meaning no formal registration is strictly required for basic protection. This powerful intellectual property right allows creators to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or adapt their work, and to authorize others to do the same. Its primary purpose is to incentivize creativity and innovation by ensuring that creators can financially benefit from and control the use of their creations. While the duration of copyright varies by jurisdiction, it typically lasts for the creator’s lifetime plus a significant number of years, allowing their legacy to be protected for generations.