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What is Copyright?*
In addition, certain authors of works of visual art have the rights of attribution and integrity as described in section 106A of the 1976 Copyright Act. For further information, request Circular 40, “Copyright Registration for Works of the Visual Arts.” It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright law to the owner of copyright. These rights, however, are not unlimited in scope. Sections 107 through 121 of the 1976 Copyright Act establish limitations on these rights. In some cases, these limitations are specified exemptions from copyright liability. One major limitation is the doctrine of "fair use," which is given a statutory basis in section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act. In other instances, the limitation takes the form of a "compulsory license" under which certain limited uses of copyrighted works are permitted upon payment of specified royalties and compliance with statutory conditions. For further information about the limitations of any of these rights, consult the copyright law or write to the Copyright Office. --------------- If you would like to speak to an Information Specialist, please contact the US Copyright Office in Washington, DC at (202) 707-3000.
To receive order forms, call the Forms and Publications Hotline at (202) 707-9100.
Visit the Copyright Office Website at www.copyright.gov.
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Copyright is a form of
protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to
the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic,
musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is
available to both published and unpublished works. Section 106 of the 1976
Copyright Act generally gives the owner of copyright the exclusive right to do
and to authorize others to do the following: 