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copyright

[kop-ee-rahyt] / ˈkɒp iˌraɪt /
NOUN
intellectual property
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During the standoff with Wataka, the agency insisted the orchestra pay nearly $800 in copyright fees for its concert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Willis rejoined Village People in 2017 following a victory in a copyright lawsuit which allowed him to reclaim part-ownership of some of the band's biggest hits.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

He left the band in 1980 and spent years fighting a legal battle over copyright to the songs he'd written.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

This letter comes at a time when policymakers are reviewing copyright rules in response to AI and when streaming platforms and social media platforms are overflowing with AI-generated music.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Deborah had never heard about needing to copyright anything, but the family had always thought they should talk to a lawyer about the cells, and Cofield sounded like one they could afford.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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