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U.S. Copyright Law

A copyright provides the author or creator of an original work expressed in a tangible medium with a set of exclusive rights. Original works include screenplays, books, photos, videos, blog posts, articles, and other expressions of ideas. A copyright gives the author or creator the right to copy, distribute, and/or adapt the work.

Authors or creators of a copyrightable work are not required to submit any registrations or other documents to ensure their work is protected by copyright. Although they can choose to register their work with the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress, such registration is not required to enjoy copyright protections.

The information given here is for general information use only. It is not legal advice. SNHU faculty, staff, and students are liable for any infringements they make on the rights of copyright owners. Avoiding copyright infringement is the responsibility of the individual user. Being ignorant of the law will not protect you against a claim of infringement.

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SNHU has provided the resources on this page to help individuals learn more about copyright laws and issues. However, SNHU cannot be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of third-party links. This page is intended to be educational in nature and is not meant to constitute legal advice.

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