Any copyrightable element of a work can be subject to copyright infringement. Proving copyright infringement in court can be difficult. In order to prove copyright infringement, the plaintiff must: Establish the ownership of legi...

One of the biggest misconceptions screenwriters have is regarding the establishment of a copyright in general. Many screenwriters believe that a copyright is solidly created at the moment of inception. However, while it is true th...

Fair use has been one of the most hotly debated copyright legal issues, in terms of its use. Creative Screenwriting demystifies the law in this article. Original Factors For Fair Use Dating back to the 1800’s, the original factors...