Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
Common law copyright — is the legal doctrine which contends that copyright is a natural right and creators are therefore entitled to the same protections anyone would be in regard to tangible and real property. The proponents of this doctrine contended that creators… … Wikipedia
common-law copyright — Authors proprietary interest in his creation before it has been published. An intangible, incorporeal right in an author of literary or artistic productions to reproduce and sell them exclusively and arises at the moment of their creation as… … Black's law dictionary
common-law copyright — Authors proprietary interest in his creation before it has been published. An intangible, incorporeal right in an author of literary or artistic productions to reproduce and sell them exclusively and arises at the moment of their creation as… … Black's law dictionary
common law — As distinguished from statutory law created by the enactment of legislatures, the common law comprises the body of those principles and rules of action, relating to the government and security of persons and property, which derive their authority … Black's law dictionary
common law — As distinguished from statutory law created by the enactment of legislatures, the common law comprises the body of those principles and rules of action, relating to the government and security of persons and property, which derive their authority … Black's law dictionary
copyright — copy·right 1 / kä pē ˌrīt/ n: a person s exclusive right to reproduce, publish, or sell his or her original work of authorship (as a literary, musical, dramatic, artistic, or architectural work) see also common law copyright, fair use at use 2,… … Law dictionary
common law — 1. the system of law originating in England, as distinct from the civil or Roman law and the canon or ecclesiastical law. 2. the unwritten law, esp. of England, based on custom or court decision, as distinct from statute law. 3. the law… … Universalium
common — com·mon 1 adj 1 a: of or relating to a community at large: public common defense b: known to the community a common thief 2: belonging to or shared by two or more persons or things or by all members of a group … Law dictionary
Common Law (1996 TV series) — For the upcoming USA Network television series, see Common Law (2012 TV series). Common Law Genre Sitcom Created by Rob LaZebnik Written by Rob LaZebnik Starring Greg Giraldo … Wikipedia
Copyright Act 1911 — Parliament of the United Kingdom Long title An Act to amend and consolidate the Law relating to Copyright. Statute book chapter 1911 c.46 … Wikipedia
