Objects of copyright

objects of copyright - a variety of literary, scientific works and works of art no matter what their purpose and dignity, and the way in which they are expressed.

is referred to as a collection of thoughts, images and ideas that as a result of the author's got a definite expression available to the perception of the different human senses form, which, moreover, does not exclude the possibility of reproduction.Objects of copyright - that computer programs are also protected by law.

If the product complies with the following features, it can be considered an object protected by copyright and, therefore, enjoy this protection:

  • It is - the result of human creativity to imply a manifestation of creative abilities of a particular person (or group of people), andtherefore characterized by a unique personality.No matter how much work is valuable and important for the development of the areas to which it relates.
  • not attach importance and the fact a work of genius, or mediocre.And in fact, in both cases equally protected by copyrights.And if the results of operations are not creative and can be reached by others, then the product is not considered an object to be protected by these rights.
  • If creation is not expressed outwardly, and is stored only in the author's intention, it is also not subject to protection.
  • Objects of copyright are expressed in a tangible form (musical notation, manuscript, layout, sculpture, audio, video, sketch, drawing, painting, photo frame) and intangible (when it was read aloud in public).

Note that the author's right to work does not interfere with the right of possession of the material object in which expressed this creature.That is, if you pass, for example, the picture painted by one person to any other person, it will not lead to the transfer of the copyright to the work.Objects of copyright to be recognized as such, does not necessarily have to be made public - shown to the public through public display, publication, performance, broadcast on television or radio, etc.

If the existence of a creation is known only to its author, it is also considered as subject to copyright, as soon as it was established in an objective manner.Part of the work - it is also an object of copyright, including - and the title, if that part meets the above requirements and could be used independently (a chapter in the textbook, etc.).Specific character product can also be called an object of copyright if it is - the result of independent creative work.

Derivative works - processing, translations, essays, summaries, staging, review, summary, arrangements - also subject to the author's defense.The creator of these works can benefit from copyright, if it took into account all rights of the author of the work, which has undergone alteration, transfer, and others.

Thus, the following types of objects of copyright:

  • expressed orally (through public speeches).
  • presented in writing (manuscript or notes).
  • Images (drawings, paintings, drawings, pictures).
  • having a volume-spatial form (structure or sculpture).
  • sound or video.

not protect these rights and can not be positioned as a specific object of copyright concept, an idea, a principle, a method, system solutions, organizational and technical methods, programming languages, facts and discoveries.