Copyright is a form of intellectual property law that protects original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and certain other intellectual works.
The concept of copyright has evolved over time, with the first copyright laws dating back to the 18th century, notably with the Statute of Anne in 1710.
Copyright law protects works by giving creators exclusive rights over their material, including reproduction, distribution, and display, as well as the creation of derivative works.
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