According to the US Copyright Office, copyright applies to original works of creative expression that are captured in a tangible form. The copyright goes to the original creator of the work, who can choose to sell their rights to other parties.
Examples of Elmuzic that can be copyrighted include:
- Architectural works
- Sound recordings
- Audiovisual works, including motion pictures
- Artworks
- Dramatic works, including any accompanying music
- Musical works, including any accompanying words
- Literary works
- Choreographic works
Copyright protection comes with exceptions. Under section 107 of the Copyright Act, copyrighted works can be used or borrowed without the creator’s permission for “fair use” purposes, such as education or commentary.
