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copyright; intellectual property rights (for creative works)
The legal right of a creator to control the reproduction, distribution, and adaptation of their original work, including written works, music, art, and software.
この写真の著作権は撮影者にある。
The copyright for this photo belongs to the photographer.
著作権を侵害すると法的責任を問われる。
Violating copyright can result in legal liability.
インターネット上のコンテンツにも著作権があるので、無断で転載してはいけない。
Online content is also protected by copyright, so you must not repost it without permission.
A compound of 著作 (authorship, literary work) and 権 (right). One of the most important legal terms in modern Japanese.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 著作権を侵害する (infringe copyright)
- 著作権を保護する (protect copyright)
- 著作権法 (copyright law)
- 著作権フリー (copyright-free, royalty-free)
- 著作権の切れた (out of copyright, in the public domain)
Japanese copyright law (著作権法) generally protects works for 70 years after the death of the author. The term has become increasingly important in discussions about AI-generated content and digital media.