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 Tubeny 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.
