Is copyright protection automatic?

No, copyright protection is not automatic. In Delaware, for a work to be protected by copyright, it must be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. By registering a copyright, the owner of the work has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, adapt, and publicly display their work. Copyright registration also helps to establish a public record of ownership. The Copyright Act in Delaware gives authors the exclusive right to their works for 70 years from the date the creator dies. After the 70-year term has expired, the work is made public and anyone can use it without permission. However, even though copyright protection is not automatic, there are some situations in which a work may be protected without registration. For example, if a work is created and immediately made public, the work is automatically protected under copyright law (although this type of copyright protection is not as strong as registered copyright). The best step to take for copyright protection is to register a copyright for the work. This will provide the creator with the strongest protection under the law.

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