What is copyrightable?
In the most basic terms, a copyright subsists in an expression of original creativity. Only the actual expression can be copyrighted; ideas cannot be copyrighted.
In the most basic terms, a copyright subsists in an expression of original creativity. Only the actual expression can be copyrighted; ideas cannot be copyrighted.
Many familiar things are the subject of copyright, such as:
- visual artworks, such as drawings, paintings, and photographs
- physical artworks, such as sculptures and installations
- books, articles and other written materials
- music
- films
- computer software
- video games