Copyright

September 29, 2013.  3:40-3:55 PM.

Read up a bit on copyright law.

Copyright, basically, is the idea that citizens are entitled to certain powers of distribution and sharing when it comes to their own ideas and creations--the "right to copy".  It was first conceived with the growth of the printing press during the 17th and 18th centuries.

A creator is entitled to certain powers over their work, which expire 50-100 years after their death, depending on the country. At that point the work becomes public domain.

Pretty neat-o.

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