copyright
The act of using someone else's copyrighted work without permission.
The body of laws that govern the rights of creators of original works.
The legal safeguards provided to creators under copyright law.
The person or organization that owns the copyright.
The act of breaking copyright law; similar to infringement but slightly less common in formal legal contexts.
The person or organization that legally owns the copyright.
Copyright provides legal protection for something, like a creative work.
The period of copyright protection comes to an end.
The copyright becomes invalid, often because it was not renewed.
A formal term for an act of breaking copyright law.
An act of breaking copyright law; synonymous with copyright infringement.
The state of legally owning the copyright.
Refers to the specific work or subject that the copyright applies to.
No longer protected by copyright; in the public domain.
Currently under copyright protection.
To break the law by using a copyrighted work without permission (a more formal or legal term).
To break the law by using a copyrighted work without permission.
To possess the legal right to a work.
To be the legal owner of the rights to a work.
To possess the legal right to a work, often in a formal or official capacity.
To have legal protection under copyright law.
To keep the copyright, especially when other rights are transferred.