Copyright is a legal right, grounded in the U.S. Constitution, that gives the owner of copyright the exclusive right to:
Copyright takes effect immediately once a work has been fixed in tangible form--registration is optional and not necessary--and lasts for 70 years after the death of the author (in the case of works for hire or anonymous/pseudonymous works, 95 works from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter).
This guide is intended to help members of the Rice community navigate common copyright questions:
This guide was created for informational purposes only. It does not provide legal advice, nor is it intended to replace the advice of legal counsel.