What is copyright law?

Copyright law is a type of intellectual property law which grants legal protection to creative works. In New Hampshire, copyright law provides legal protection for creative works such as books, music, movies, photographs, and software. Copyright law gives the creator of a work the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, and make subsequent works based on the original work. This means that no one else can make copies or adaptations of the work without the permission of the creator, unless the use falls under fair use. It is important to note that copyright protection does not extend to ideas. For example, copyright would not protect a basic idea for a novel, but it would extend to the text of the novel itself. Copyright protection also depends on the type of work. For example, copyrightable works include literary works, musical works, artistic works, photographs, sound recordings, and software. The duration of copyright protection also varies based on the type of work and the date it was created. In New Hampshire, copyright infringement is a serious offense and can lead to criminal and civil penalties. If you believe that someone has used your creative work without permission, you should contact a qualified intellectual property attorney to help protect your rights.

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