"Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression." (U.S. Copyright Office, n.d.).
U.S. Copyright Office. (n.d.) What is Copyright? https://copyright.gov/what-is-copyright/
Copyright law protects original works of authorship including:
It is important to note that copyright does not protect ideas, facts, systems or methods of operation.
More information on Copyright can be found at the U.S. Office of Copyright Website: https://copyright.gov/