Synonyms of copyright

copyright

noun

as in patent

the legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time

His family still holds the copyright to his songs.

laws that protect copyrights

Related Words

• patent
• label
• trademark
• logo
• brand
• stamp
• trade name
• brand name
• emblem
• imprint
• hallmark
• service mark
• mark
• collective mark

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of copyright

Keep in mind that some apps can block screen capture or analysis for security or copyright reasons. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Those same capabilities fit the copyright problem remarkably well. — Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Her posts went viral, causing Vydia to ultimately withdraw the copyright claims and ban the user responsible, according to reports. — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026

But that free-wheeling period of sampling came to an end as copyright infringement litigation against artist Biz Markie led to new rules around it, creating both a logistical and financial barrier to its use. — Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026