Copyright

"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: 

• Literary works such as books, articles, and computer software.
• Dramatic works such as plays and screenplays.
• Musical works such as songs and compositions.
• Artistic works such as paintings, sculptures, photographs, and architecture.
• Audiovisual works such as movies and TV shows.
• Sound recordings and musical compositions.

It is important to note that copyright does not protect ideas, facts, systems or methods of operation.