What is A Copyright, and What Will it Do For You?

Here’s something you’ll probably never hear another attorney say outloud. ⠀
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I think the term “Copyright” is just so confusing. ⠀
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The word literally says, “copy, right?” ⠀
So that means it is ok for me to just copy, right? ⠀
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Wrong. ⠀
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So what does the word “copyright” MEAN? ⠀
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I am not taking about “copy” - which is what copywriters will write for you. If you’re here looking for web copy, I’ll kindly refer you to the lovely @mycopycrush.
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In the LEGAL sense, “Copyright” is a legal right to something you’ve created. You can protect many kinds of things that you create with a copyright registration with the USPTO. (Note that this is different from trademark protection, which is usually for a brand name/logo/slogan/etc).⠀
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What does copyright PROTECT? Copyright protection ensures that you, as the creator of someTHING have the exclusive right to use that THING.⁣ That means others can’t copy/take/steal your creations! ⠀
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What CAN YOU PROTECT under copyright? Blog posts, t-shirt designs, podcast episodes, books, photographs, course content, videos, & more! As long as you’ve created something original, you usually can protect it under copyright!⠀
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If you’re wondering if something that you’ve created  can be protected under copyright protection, let’s set up a call! ⠀
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*Disclaimer - This post is strictly for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.