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Copyright law is a system of laws that protect the intellectual property of authors, artists, and inventors. Copyright law gives the creators of original works the exclusive right to control how their works are used. Copyright law is intended to encourage creativity by protecting the creators of new works from having their work copied without permission... Copyright law is a complex and ever-changing area of the law. The Berne Convention, a treaty that has been ratified by over 170 countries, sets out the basic rules for copyright protection. The Berne Convention requires that copyright be automatic, meaning that no formal registration is required. Copyright protects a wide range of creative works, including books, articles, music, films, and software.