Copyright is the backbone of creative industries, offering legal protection to original works of authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, photographers, and software developers. It empowers creators to control how their work is used, reproduced, or distributed, while ensuring that they receive recognition and financial benefit from their intellectual efforts. Copyright applies to a wide range of works, including books, music, films, computer programs, artistic works, and even digital content.In a world where copying and unauthorized use have become common, copyright serves as a shield for creativity, encouraging individuals and businesses to continue producing original content with confidence.
Copyright generally lasts for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years. In cases of works like films, sound recordings, photographs, and corporate works, protection is available for 60 years from the year of publication.