Definition
copyrightable
adjective
- capable of being protected by copyright; eligible for copyright protection
Usage: legal/intellectual property term; typically applied to original works of authorship such as literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works
Examples
- The novel is copyrightable material that the author can register with the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Software code is generally copyrightable, protecting the developer's intellectual property.
- Not all ideas are copyrightable; only the specific expression of an idea receives protection.
- The photographer's original images are copyrightable works of art.
- Facts and data alone are not copyrightable, but creative compilations may be.
- The company determined that the design was copyrightable and worth protecting legally.