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The Library Copyright Office supports NYU's research, teaching, and service mission by providing guidance for faculty, students, and staff on how copyright relates to the creation, use, and sharing of knowledge.
If you are the author of an original, creative work,
such as an article, a photograph, a website, or a novel . . .
then, you are a copyright owner.
Congratulations!
What does this mean?
Image Credit: Jean-Bernard Restout, Le Poète inspiré (MBA Dijon)
It means that, under the law, you have rights to control:
For more on the rights of authors under copyright law, see Author Rights.
Effectively managing your rights as a copyright owner can help you to maximize the impact of your research and scholarship.
Keep in mind that copyright only covers "original works of authorship." Ideas and facts are not covered by copyright law unless or until you express them in an original way.
For more on copyright coverage, see Copyright Basics.
The information presented here is intended for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have specific legal questions pertaining to NYU, please contact the Office of General Counsel.
