copyright

copyright, right granted by statute to the author or originator of certain literary, artistic, and musical productions whereby for a limited period of time he or she controls the use of the product. The work may be reproduced by the individual or by another licensed to do so by the individual. Royalties are paid on each performance of the work or each copy that is sold.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• History
• The Bern and Universal Copyright Conventions
• Copyrightable Materials
• Bibliography

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