Autorõigus

Autorõigus, also known as copyright, is a legal right granted to the creator of original works of authorship. This includes literary, dramatic, musical, and certain other intellectual works. Autorõigus protects the exclusive rights of the creator to control the reproduction, distribution, adaptation, public performance, and public display of their work. The purpose of autorõigus is to encourage the creation of new works by providing creators with economic incentives and recognition for their creative efforts. It also aims to balance these rights with the public's interest in accessing and using creative works.

In many jurisdictions, autorõigus protection arises automatically upon the creation of an original work and does not require registration, though registration can offer additional legal benefits. The duration of autorõigus protection varies by country but typically lasts for the lifetime of the author plus a certain number of years after their death. Once autorõigus protection expires, the work enters the public domain, meaning it can be used freely by anyone without permission. Limitations and exceptions to autorõigus exist, such as fair use or citation, which allow for the limited use of copyrighted material for purposes like criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research without infringing on the copyright holder's rights.