How do I know if a work is covered by copyright or not?
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In general, a work is protected by copyright if it is original and created in a tangible medium, such as text, graphics, audio, or video. In the US, works created after 1978 are automatically copyrighted for the creators’ lifetime plus 70 years after their deaths.
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How do I know if a work is covered by copyright or not?
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In most cases, if the work was created by a person, animal or company after January 1, 1978 it is automatically covered by copyright unless it explicitly contains a copyright notice saying otherwise. Copyright notices would include something such as “(c) Copyright 2020 John Doe”. Additionally, you can refer to Chapter 1 of the U.S. Copyright Act for further information on determining if your work is covered by copyrigght https://www.copyright.gov/Title17/a4p-A-MULTI3675-46USCchapterone_subresources53938FHA2EA_HFUWXdEkTGyA%5dRJYUJvzOaqQCw%40postgres
  
When in doubt always consult an intellectual property attorney before making copies of anyone's creative work!
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How do I know if a work is covered by copyright or not?