common-law copyright
noun
: a copyright in common law protecting unpublished works
Note: Works created after January 1, 1978, are protected by statutory rather than common-law copyright while unpublished.
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“Common-law copyright.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/common-law%20copyright. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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