legal copyright

Copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship, such as books, music, movies, and software. It grants the creator exclusive control over how their work is used, copied, displayed, or shared. This means others can't reproduce or distribute the work without permission, preventing unauthorized use. Copyright aims to encourage creativity by allowing creators to benefit financially and morally from their efforts. These rights typically last for the creator’s lifetime plus 70 years, after which the work enters the public domain and can be freely used by anyone.