From google definition the term copyright relates to the "exclusive and assignable legal right, given to the originator fro a fixed number of years, to print, publish, perform, film or record literary, artistic or musical material."
The copyright law was was first authorized by Charles II in 1662, during the time of the printing press when the production of books and newspapers allowed them to be easily reproduced/copied. This law prevents any form of original content from being taken and reproduced under the name of anyone who is not the original creator, thus making it incredibly important for everyone in the artistic industry. The law itself is an automatic right, meaning you don't have to physically do anything to ensure your work is copyright protected - the moment you produce any original content (keep in mind this applies only to physical work and not merely ideas) it is yours and yours alone. This particular law not only applies to the artists during their lifetime, either, but also 70 years after their death. A very reassuring factor for any kind of content creator, but one which is often up for debate.
Elements which Copyright protects your work against:
- The copying of work
- Distribution of work (free or otherwise)
- Making an adaption of an original piece
- Displaying of work on public premises or on the internet
There have been many cases of Copyright throughout time and some cases involve the well known brand of Primark, which has ironically become well known for its complete disregard of copyright laws - often causing insult with poorly recreated catwalk designs and plagiarized prints.
The company known as Whittards also recently claimed the rights to the well known Alice in Wonderland illustrations by John Tenniel upon the surpassing of the 70th anniversary of his passing. These illustrations have now been reproduced in Whittards name and it's these particular acts which often stir debates and arguments amongst creative producers (as mentioned previously)
Music is also another artistic aspect which is struck with countless copyright laws and the list of artists accused is both long and shocking. One of the most recent cases involving Robin Thicke and Marvin Gaye, other candidates including One Direction, David Bowie and Vanilla Ice.
The company known as Whittards also recently claimed the rights to the well known Alice in Wonderland illustrations by John Tenniel upon the surpassing of the 70th anniversary of his passing. These illustrations have now been reproduced in Whittards name and it's these particular acts which often stir debates and arguments amongst creative producers (as mentioned previously)
Music is also another artistic aspect which is struck with countless copyright laws and the list of artists accused is both long and shocking. One of the most recent cases involving Robin Thicke and Marvin Gaye, other candidates including One Direction, David Bowie and Vanilla Ice.
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