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A quick definition of copyright:

Copyright is a legal right that gives the creator of a work the exclusive ability to make copies, publish, sell, or distribute their work. This includes things like books, music, movies, and software. Copyright protection exists for original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. This means that the work must be written down or recorded in some way. Copyright owners have the right to control how their work is used, but there are limitations to this right, such as fair use. Copyright registration is voluntary, but it can be helpful in protecting your work.

A more thorough explanation:

Copyright is a legal right that gives the creator of an original work the exclusive right to control how their work is used and distributed. This includes the right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something.

For example, if you write a book, you have the exclusive right to control how it is published, sold, and distributed. If someone else wants to use your book, they need to get your permission first.

The U.S. Copyright Act is a federal law that protects the writings of authors. This includes things like books, music, movies, and software. To qualify for copyright protection, a work must be original and fixed in a tangible medium of expression.

Under copyright law, the owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, license, and to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work. However, there are limitations to these exclusive rights, such as the doctrine of "fair use."

Registration of copyright is voluntary, but it is required before an action for copyright infringement can be commenced. Failure to comply with the deposit requirement may result in a civil fine.

Overall, copyright is an important legal right that protects the creative works of authors and gives them control over how their works are used and distributed.

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soyalmondoatmilk
15:59
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babycat
16:00
@shaquilleoatmeal: I’ll stop by just for you. I gotta grind out some of my last essays tn.
shaquilleoatmeal
16:02
@soyalmondoatmilk: im weak af, can't handle that spicy cashew lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
16:03
@babycat: 😘 see you in a bit, grind out those essays before you hop back on
shaquilleoatmeal
16:04
appreciate the non wink since you didn't appreciate it them then lol
babycat
16:06
I'll do it for you ;)
16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
TYYYYYY
shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Who wanna play some operation metro later on
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
:D
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