Rights of copyrights owner
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Exclusive Rights of a Copyright Owner
•Reproduction Right: The right to make copies of the work.
•Distribution Right: The right to distribute copies to the public.
•Public Performance Right: The right to perform the work publicly.
•Public Display Right: The right to display the work publicly.
•Derivative Works Right: The right to create derivative works based on
the original.
•Digital Transmission Right: The right to digitally transmit the work,
especially for sound recordings.
Reproduction Right
The copyright owner has the exclusive right to make copies or reproduce the
work in any form.
What it covers:
Photocopies, digital copies, or reproductions through
different media (books, music, art, etc.)
Importance:
Ensures the original creator benefits financially from any
reproductions.
Example:
A publisher making copies of a novel for sale in
bookstores.
Distribution Right
Copyright owners control the distribution of the original or copies of their
work.
Forms of distribution:
Sale, rental, leasing, or lending of copies to the public.
Why it's significant:
Prevents unauthorized selling or sharing of the work,
allowing creators to control when and where their work
is distributed.
Example:
A musician distributing an album through streaming
services or physical CDs.
Public Performance Right
The owner has exclusive rights to perform the work publicly or authorize
others to do so.
Applies to:
Music, plays, films, dance performances, etc.
Why it's important:
Ensures that artists can receive royalties or
payments for public performances of their
work.
Example:
A band performing a copyrighted song at a
concert or a theater staging a copyrighted
play.
Public Display Right
The copyright owner can authorize the public display of visual works.
Works covered:
Paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other
artistic creations.
Importance:
Ensures control over how and where a work is
publicly shown, like in galleries or exhibitions.
Example:
An art gallery displaying a copyrighted painting.
Derivative Works Right
The copyright owner has exclusive rights to create or authorize derivative
works based on the original creation.
What is a derivative work:
A work that is based on or incorporates elements of
the original, such as sequels, adaptations, remixes,
translations, etc.
Importance:
Ensures that only the original creator can expand
upon or alter their work in a meaningful way.
Example:
A film adaptation of a book or a remixed version of a
song.
Digital Transmission Right
Copyright owners can control the digital transmission of their works,
particularly sound recordings.
Digital uses covered:
Streaming, broadcasting, and other forms of
electronic transmission of content.
Why it’s crucial:
In the digital age, this right allows creators to
profit from digital media platforms and protects
against unauthorized distribution.
Example:
A musician's song being streamed on Spotify or
Apple Music.
