Understanding Copyright Protection and Securing Your IP Rights

The video tutorial explains how copyrights are automatically secured by meeting certain elements: originality, reduction to a tangible medium, and creativity. It highlights that copyrights do not need to be filed and are protected under the Federal Copyright Act of 1976. The duration of copyright protection varies: 70 years after the author's death or 95 years from creation for individuals, and 120 years from creation for corporations. The process of capturing a copyright is straightforward.

Explain why copyrights do not need to be filed to be protected.

What are the necessary elements to secure a copyright?

What does the term 'tangible medium' refer to in the context of copyright?

How long are copyrights protected for individuals after the author's death?

What is the duration of copyright protection for a corporation?