copyright

/'kɔpirait/

Thân thiện

The author holds the copyright to her original novel.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • The exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work: A copyright is a form of intellectual property law that protects original works of authorship.

2. Verb:

   • To secure a copyright for a work: The act of officially registering or claiming the exclusive legal rights to a creative work.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The author registered the copyright for her novel.
  • That song is protected by copyright, so you cannot use it without permission.
  • The copyright on the film expires next year.

• Verb:

  • Did you copyright your manuscript before submitting it?
  • The company promptly copyrighted its new software.
  • Artists should copyright their original designs.

Advanced Usage

• "To hold the copyright": To be the legal owner of the exclusive rights to a work.

  • The publishing house holds the copyright to the author's early works.

• "Copyright infringement": The act of violating the exclusive rights of a copyright holder.

  • Uploading the movie was a clear case of copyright infringement.

• "Copyright notice": A symbol (©) or statement placed on a work to inform the public of copyright ownership.

  • The book includes a copyright notice on its verso page.

Variants and Related Words

• Copyrightable (adj): Capable of being protected by copyright.

  • Not all types of content are copyrightable.

• Copyright holder (n): The person or entity that owns the copyright.

  • You must obtain a license from the copyright holder.

• Copyrighted (adj): Protected by copyright.

  • This is a copyrighted image.

Synonyms

• Intellectual property right: A broader term for rights protecting creations of the mind.
• Author's right: A term used in some legal systems, similar to copyright.

Related Phrases

• "All rights reserved": A phrase often used in conjunction with a copyright notice to assert all rights under copyright law.

  • The website footer states "© 2023 Company Name. All rights reserved."

• "Public domain": The status of a work for which copyright has expired or was never applicable, meaning it is free for public use.

  • Shakespeare's plays are in the public domain.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

Verb

1. secure a copyright on a written work
   • did you copyright your manuscript?

Từ đồng nghĩa

• right of first publication