Copyright: A fundamental right

 

Copyright is a fundamental right that protects an author's intellectual creation. It allows the author to control the use of their work and protect it against unauthorized use.

 

What is copyright?

 

Copyright is a right that applies to a creative work, such as a book, a film, a song, a photograph, etc. It gives the author the exclusive right to: * Publish their work * Sell or rent it * Modify or adapt it * Distribute or make it publicly available

 

Copyright in the digital world
With the advent of digital technology, copyright has taken on particular importance. Creative works are now easily accessible and can be shared online. However, this has also created problems with copyright enforcement.

 

The consequences of copyright infringement
Copyright infringement can result in serious consequences, such as: * Legal action * Fines * Damages * Removal of the work from the internet

 

How to protect copyright?
To protect copyright, it is important to: * Mark the work with a copyright notice * Use licenses or contracts to authorize the use of the work * Report copyright infringement * Use tools to protect copyright, such as digital rights management software.