Title 17 of the United States Code

Title 17 of the United States Code is the section of U.S. law that governs copyright. It outlines the rights of creators over their original works, such as books, music, art, and films, allowing them to control how their creations are used and distributed. Copyright gives authors exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their works for a limited time, typically the creator's life plus 70 years. This title also covers related issues like registration, infringement, and fair use, which permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission under specific conditions.