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Copyright Essentials

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ISBN: 978-92-9469-059-3, DOI: 10.2826/864141, Catalogue number: EA-09-22-038-EN-N
Publication date
1 November 2017 (Last updated on: 1 January 2022)
Author
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency
Publication type
  • Factsheet

Description

Copyright is an intellectual property right (IPR) that grants authors, artists and other creators protection for their literary, artistic and scientific creations, generally referred to as “works”. No matter if you are a copyright owner or a copyright user, understanding the copyright basics  is crucial to any business. The present fact sheet provides insights into the copyright regime and illustrates the importance of copyright protection for businesses.

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Copyright Essentials