Legal & Ethical Concepts

Copyright

Legal protection for original works of authorship.\n

Intellectual Property

Creations of the mind, like inventions, designs, and artistic works.\n

Trademark

A symbol, word, or phrase legally registered to represent a brand.\n

Service Mark

A trademark used to identify services rather than products.\n

Derivative Works

New creations based on or adapted from existing copyrighted material.\n

Patent

Legal protection for inventions and processes.\n

Fair Use

Limited use of copyrighted material without permission under specific conditions.\n

Royalty Free

Content that can be used without paying ongoing fees.\n

Public Domain

Works not protected by copyright and free for public use.\n

Copyright Infringement

Unauthorized use of copyrighted material.\n

Work for Hire

Creative work produced under contract, where the employer owns the rights.\n

Attribution

Giving credit to the original creator of a work.\n

Creative Commons

Licenses that allow creators to share work with specific usage rights.\n

Plagiarism

Using someone else's work or ideas without proper credit.\n