Intellectual Property
Copyrights
Copyrights protect original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Generally, a copyright may provide rights for up to the life of the author plus seventy (70) years; but, a copyright in a work made for hire may last for the earlier of ninety five (95) years from publication or one hundred and twenty (120) years from creation. Examples of potentially copyrightable subject matter include books, films, paintings, sculptures, photographs, musical compositions, sound recordings, and video games.
The United States Copyright Office (the Copyright Office) is the U.S. federal government agency which oversees copyright issues. The Copyright Office administers the copyright laws and the issuance of federal copyright registrations. Check the Copyright Office website for more information, at http://www.copyright.gov.
