Copyrighting: meaning, definitions and examples
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copyrighting
[ ˈkɒpɪraɪtɪŋ ]
legal term
Copyrighting is the process of legally protecting an original work of authorship, allowing the creator exclusive rights to its use and distribution. This protection applies to various forms of creative work like literature, music, and art. Copyrighting ensures that creators can control how their works are used by others.
Synonyms
copyright, intellectual property, patenting.
Examples of usage
- The author is copyrighting her novel.
- Copyrighting your photographs can prevent misuse.
- He is studying copyrighting as a profession.
Translations
Translations of the word "copyrighting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 direitos autorais
🇮🇳 कॉपीराइटिंग
🇩🇪 Urheberrecht
🇮🇩 hak cipta
🇺🇦 авторське право
🇵🇱 prawo autorskie
🇯🇵 著作権
🇫🇷 droit d'auteur
🇪🇸 derechos de autor
🇹🇷 telif hakkı
🇰🇷 저작권
🇸🇦 حقوق النشر
🇨🇿 autorská práva
🇸🇰 autorské právo
🇨🇳 版权
🇸🇮 avtorska pravica
🇮🇸 höfundarréttur
🇰🇿 авторлық құқық
🇬🇪 ავტორული უფლებები
🇦🇿 müəllif hüquqları
🇲🇽 derechos de autor
Etymology
The term 'copyright' originated from the combination of two words: 'copy' and 'right.' 'Copy' refers to the reproduction of original work, while 'right' denotes legal entitlement. This concept began to take shape in the 18th century with the Statute of Anne in 1710 in Great Britain, which aimed to protect authors' rights and encourage the creation of new works. As publishing expanded and technology advanced, copyright laws evolved to include a wide range of artistic and intellectual creations. The modern understanding of copyright encompasses not just written works but also music, visual art, software, and other forms of expression, reflecting the complexity and diversity of artistic creation in today's society.