authorshiporiginality
Authorship originality refers to the concept that a work is created by an individual author and is not a copy or close imitation of another's existing work. This principle is fundamental to intellectual property law, particularly copyright, which grants creators exclusive rights to their original works of authorship. Originality in this context does not necessarily mean that the work must be novel or inventive; rather, it signifies that the work originates from the author and possesses a minimal degree of creativity.
The determination of originality can sometimes be complex. Courts and legal scholars have established various tests
Authorship originality is crucial for fostering creativity and innovation. By protecting original works, copyright law incentivizes