5 Components of Copyright

Exclusive rights for authors in copyrighted works

1.  To reproduce the copyrighted work in copies or phonorecords;

2.  To prepare derivative works based upon the copyrighted work;

3.  To distribute copies to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending;

4.  To perform the copyrighted work publicly; and

5.  To display the copyrighted work publicly.

(from Section 106 of the U.S. Copyright Law)

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