Soar to Success November 2021

C opyright protects “original works of authorship.” This can be anything from written works to musical and artistic creations, and even computer programs and architectural plans. Copyright is important for any entrepreneur who By Maritza Nelson, J.D. Protecting Your Content: The Basics of Copyright Law • Make copies or derivates of the work • Distribute the work • Perform the work • Display the work creates content or uses content created by someone else. Copyright gives the rights owner the exclusive right to do certain things or give others permission to do those things, including: