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copyright Definition

copy·right (-rīt′)

noun

the exclusive right to the publication, production, or sale of the rights to a literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work, or to the use of a commercial print or label, granted by law for a specified period of time to an author, composer, artist, distributor, etc.: symbol ©

Etymology: copy + right

transitive verb

to protect (a book, song, print, etc.) by copyright

adjective

  1. protected by copyright
  2. of or pertaining to copyright

copyright Related Forms

cop′·y·right′·a·ble adjective cop′·y·right′·er noun

copyright Finance Definition

The exclusive right, as recognized separately in each country, to publish and sell literary, artistic, or musical materials or computer programs during the author’s lifetime plus 50 years. Accounting regulations require that the value of a copyright be recorded at its acquisition cost and amortized over its useful life, which is often much shorter than the legal life. Amortization can’t exceed 40 years.

copyright Law Definition

n

The exclusive statutory right of literary (authors, playwrights, poets), musical (composers, musicians), visual (painters, photographers, sculptors), and other artists to control the reproduction, use, and disposition of their work, usually for their lifetime plus seventy years. The Copyright Act of 1976 governs most copyrights in the United States. See also copy and fair use.

copyright ( Telecom Definition

copyright Usage Examples

Converse of subject

protect: Only the original material is protected by the copyright on this site.

Converse of object

  • infringe: Recently an investment merchant bank agreed to a substantial out of court settlement, following the disclosure that it was infringing copyright.
  • retain: Back to top Who retains copyright for the Audit?
  • violate: Unauthorized use of such IPR may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
  • hold: Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any material for which they do not hold copyright.

Adjective modifier

  • 2004: Mel Whitney's column is ©2004 Copyright by Mel Whitney who has kindly given permission for it to be displayed on this website.
  • 2006: The Laird o'Thistle column is ©2006 Copyright by Kenneth Cuthbertson who has kindly given permission for it to be displayed on this website.
  • applicable: Subject to the above terms and conditions, the license granted here is for the duration of the applicable copyright in the Work.
  • 2005: Stephanie's column is ©2005 Copyright by Stephanie who has kindly given permission for it to be displayed on this website.
  • content: Site Search All content copyright © The University of Edinburgh 2006.

Modifies a noun

  • infringement: Under UK law copyright infringement is a criminal offense.
  • holder: In some cases the copyright holder may provide wording, which must be used.
  • notice: Please observe the copyright notice by reading the link below.
  • owner: SCOPE, for example, identified 33 copyright owners in a document of only 50 pages.
  • 2000-2006: GA vBulletin v3.0.7, Copyright ©2000-2006, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
  • clearance: The reports produced by these Working Parties may well form the basis for a working environment for digital copyright clearance.

Noun used with modifier

  • crown: Alternatively, use the links at the foot of the page. ©Crown Copyright.
  • andrew@andrewbibby.com: Tel: +44 ( 0 ) 1422 845799 Fax: +44 ( 0 ) 1422 845800 andrew@andrewbibby.com Copyright notice Copyright held by Andrew Bibby.
  • crown: This is a crown copyright value added product, reuse of which requires a Click-Use License for value added material issued by HMSO.
  • gazette@linuxgazette.net: Mike ( " Iron " ) Orr Editor, Linux Gazette, gazette@linuxgazette.net Copyright © 2003, .