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Subject matter of copyright (literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works)
Introduction to Subject matter of copyright (literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works) Copyright law does not protect all creations of the human mind. Its protection is confined to specific categories of works that fall within what the law recognises as the subject matter of copyright. This idea of subject matter is foundational. Before any discussion of ownership, duration, infringement, or remedies can arise, one basic question must be answered: is the work of a kind that copyright law protects at all? The answer to that question depends not on the merit, quality, or commercial value of the work, but on whether it falls within the legally recognised classes of copyrightable subject matter. The classification of subject matter reflects an attempt by the law to balance inclusiveness with certainty. On one hand, copyright must be broad enough to accommodate evolving forms of creativity. On the other, it must be precise enough to avoid granting monopolies over ideas, facts, or abs...