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Was bringt Copyright?
Das Urheberrecht wie es im Urheberrechtsgesetz (UrhG) geregelt ist, schützt den Urheber des Werkes, d.h. den menschlichen Schöpfer des Fotos, des Beitrages oder des Computerprogramms, § 7 UrhG. Nur er erlangt umfassende wirtschaftliche und ideelle Schutzrechte für sein Werk.
Wann darf man Copyright-Zeichen verwenden?
Ein Copyright-Hinweis ist daher lediglich ein Fingerzeig auf das Urheberrecht. Also ein Hinweisschild, das keinen Einfluss auf die Entstehung des Urheberrechts hat. Das heißt, der Copyright-Hinweis ist nicht notwendig. Allerdings heißt das nicht, dass er unnütz ist.
How do I copyright my software?
As part of the process you must furnish one or two copies of the copyrighted work to the U.S. Copyright Office in Washington, D.C. Patent, Copyright and Trademark by Richard Stim (Nolo), contains step-by-step instructions for applying for copyright registration online and off. Copyrighting Your Software — Why Bother?
What is copyright in software development?
Copyright also covers published materials accompanying software such as user documentation, website content and software user interfaces in the form of original text, images and layout. Unlike trade marks, patents or designs, copyright does not require any form of registration.
Should you protect software IP with a copyright or a patent?
When you want to protect software IP, both a copyright and a patent offer legal protection. Each option covers different parts of IP protection. Some people prefer one or the other, while others go for both.
Can You copyright software in Australia?
This means that copying the basic idea or functionality of software is not infringing if it is achieved by a person writing different, independently created code. To protect the functionality of software in Australia, the copyright holder would need to apply for a patent with IP Australia.