How Can Copyright Infringement Occur & What Can You Do About It?
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 legitimate copyright. That the infringing party had access to the copyrighted work. That the infringing party had the opportunity to steal that […]
What Are The Biggest Misconceptions About Copyright Protection For Screenwriters?
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 that a copyright enures at the moment of creation, this is not actually particularly useful for protecting one’s work legally. […]
How Do You Determine Fair Use Of Copyrighted Material?
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 for determining when a person could use another’s work in their own work without permission included: […]
Do Screenwriters Need To Copyright Protect Every Draft Of Their Screenplay?
Due to the nature of screenwriting and copyright law, most screenplays have undergone multiple drafts. One issue that often emerges for screenwriters is whether they need to register every draft of their work, no matter how minor the changes. Let’s first begin by defining what copyright law actually protects. The copyright for such a work […]
