Definition of copyright
Copyright is a legal concept which grants creators (authors, musicians, artists and other creators the rights of ownership and protection against unauthorised uses of their works .
History of copyright
1709: The first copyright written in England called "An act for the Encouragement of Learning" This law was passed to promote learning, to encourage man to compose and write useful book.1790: The copyright Act 1790 was signed by Georges Washinton again "for encouragement of
learning". This law protects the right of holders only insofar as it serves that purpose
1886: Berne convention - a number of principles was accepted to be part of the copyright law
Copyright provides protection for the benefits of the holder of the creativity. The law cater for four aspects
- Economic right - enable authors to earn a living from their creativity
- Moral right - gives the author the right to claim their auto-ship and restrict other from using the creation
- Related right- rights given to performers, producers of music and broadcasting organisations
- Transfer of right - licensing and transferring of rights
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