Intellectual Property Law
Do I Have a Copyright?
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed.
You have a copyright the moment your work is created and fixed in a tangible form that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. In other words, you have copyright protection from the moment your work is created. You do not need to register your work in order for it to be protected. However, registration provides some significant benefits.
For more information on the benefits of copyright registration, read “Should I register my copyright?”
Mary Casey
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Mary Casey is a business law and intellectual property attorney.
Ms. Casey brings over twenty years of senior level technical and management experience in biomedical research, medical and bio-electronic device design and fiber optic and computer technology. The combination of hands-on technical experience and legal expertise gives Ms. Casey a unique understanding of her clients' business issues and needs which makes her an effective counselor.
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