Copyright © is an example of intellectual property right that protects the original and tangible works of creators from being used by others without permission.
Works Protected by Copyright:
- Literary works (for example, books, magazines, web pages)
- Artistic works (for example, paintings, drawings and photographs)
- Movies and sound recordings
- Musical works and live performance (for example, lyrics and score)
Tips to avoid infringing on Copyright
- Always check the terms and conditions of use before copying, downloading, hyperlinking any materials on the website.
- Ask permission from copyright owners before using.
- Use non-copyrightable materials available on the public domain.
