The following is a summary of the different types of intellectual property laws that are relevant to the permitting process. Trademark laws protect material that is used to distinguish the work of one person or company from that of another entity. Legal differences, national culture, and different value systems make it difficult, if not impossible, to enforce a common set of laws in all countries. A broad body of federal and state laws protect creative property, such as writing, music, drawings, paintings, photography and movies.
The Act provided that the rights belonged to the authors and to the printers and booksellers who had received the right to print from the authors, thus recognizing the essentially commercial nature of the printing industry. From the printing of the Gutenberg Bible in 1456 to the Statute of Anne in 1710, there were no laws protecting authors' rights. In fact, as in other European and Eastern nations, the first laws relating to printing in England were most often passed by the Crown to control access to printing and control its content. Finally, if the registration occurs within five years of publication, it is considered prima facie evidence in a court of law.
While there may be nuances in the particular domestic laws applicable in these states, there is generally a high degree of harmony. This law will limit use only to those prescribed as acceptable by content providers, whose priorities are not necessarily in line with those of content creators. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.
