The Meaning and Function of Copyright, Also Learn How to Apply for It

Kapanlagi.com - Those of you who are involved in the world of art and academia, of course, are familiar with the term copyright. Yes, because in the field of art and academia, copyright is highly respected. However, the actual meaning of copyright is only important to be known by those who are involved in the arts and active in the academic world. Knowledge about copyright also needs to be understood by the general public.

Copyright is often understood briefly as copyright. The existence of copyright or copyright protects a work from various forms of piracy. Therefore, the meaning of copyright needs to be known by anyone, not just artists and educators. After all, copyright is related to works or various things produced from ideas or thoughts.

To understand the meaning of copyright more deeply, just take a look at the following review that has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. The Meaning of Copyright

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As previously mentioned, the meaning of copyright is often equated with the rights of authorship or patent. If further elaborated, copyright is an exclusive right owned by the creator of a work or idea. As it is exclusive, it means that no one else is authorized to reproduce or imitate without the permission of the creator or copyright owner.

The meaning of copyright is very important. This is because it gives full ownership of a work and idea to the creator. Therefore, if a similar work or idea is found, it is certain that the work or idea is a copy that has violated copyright.

According to merdeka.com, copyright can be applied to various types of works. The various types of works that can be registered for copyright are as follows:

1. Works or ideas expressed in writing, such as in books, articles, reviews, poetry, essays, blogs, dramas, and films.

2. Works or ideas expressed on websites, both in text, images, graphics, including design and layout.

3. Works or ideas of computer programmers made for business, personal, and entertainment purposes.

4. Works or ideas embodied in images, videos, or audio, films, TV programs, and podcasts.

5. Works or ideas embodied in music, including lyrics and instrumentals, both recorded and played.

6. Works or ideas that are artistic, such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, graphics, maps, charts, and photography.

7. Works or ideas of architectural design: urban, commercial, and residential buildings, bridges, highways, tunnels, and so on.

2. The Function of Copyright

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According to copyrightalliance.org, the existence of copyright has one main function, which is as a form of recognition. Copyright is a fundamental and exclusive recognition for creators of a work, such as authors, designers, painters, songwriters, composers, and so on.

Copyright is a specific exclusive right to the creator that allows the creator to protect a creative work from criminal acts. The criminal acts referred to include theft, unauthorized commercial use, piracy, and so on.

The existence of copyright embodied in copyright law also aims to make it easier for the general public to access creative works. Because copyright will make a creator or owner of an idea more comfortable in spreading their ideas or works widely. Creators and owners of works do not need to worry about theft and piracy.

3. How to Apply for Copyright

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Copyright can be obtained through registration or submission process. In Indonesia, this registration process is carried out by submitting an application to the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia.

Therefore, learning the meaning of copyright would not be complete without knowing the procedures for applying for it. Here are the steps to apply for copyright to the DGIP:

- First, open a browser and access the e-hakcipta.dgip.go.id website.

- After successfully accessing the homepage of the website, proceed to register to obtain a username and password.

- Once you have obtained a username and password, simply log in using those credentials.

- Next, upload the required documents.

- You will then receive a notification regarding the amount to be paid and the payment methods available.

- Proceed with the payment process according to the registration payment code you have chosen.

- The DGIP will need time to conduct a verification process.

- After the verification process is complete, you will receive a notification that your copyright registration has been approved. In addition, you will also receive a certificate that can be used as proof.

- Download and print the copyright certificate independently.

That is a brief overview of the meaning and function of copyright, as well as the procedures for applying for it. Hopefully, this information is useful and can broaden your knowledge!

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