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Copyright is the expression of the author in art, music, literature, and even drama. Copyright protects such creative expression from plagiarism or reproduction by third parties during their protection.

Copyright and its related rights are indispensable for human creativity, giving authors incentives for recognition and fair economic returns. The authors are assured that their work can spread without fear of unauthorized copying or theft. It also helps to increase the world's awareness of culture, knowledge and entertainment.

Type of Copyright

Copyright is divided into four categories:

1. Literary work;

2. Musical works;

3. Drama works;

4. Art work.

There are other things called Entrepreneurial Work that have been protected for a while after creation:

1. Recording;

2. Broadcast;

3. Release or print arrangement;

4. Movie / Short Film.

Copyright Application Standard

Copyright will be covered by itself if it meets the following criteria:

1. Original work (regardless of any quality);

2. Demonstrate independent skills and efforts;

3. For the citizens of the country;

4. Conversion to material form.

Unprotected Factors

Copyright protection is not limited to personal thoughts. Ideas must meet the above criteria in order to enjoy protection.

Copyright Owner's Rights

The copyright owner has the following rights in the work:

1. Reproduction;

2. Improvisation or translation;

3. Distribution;

4. Performance;

5. Presentation;

6. Virtual or Digital display.

Copyright Protection Period

The copyright is valid for the author's effective year of birth and an additional 50 years after the death (for LMDA). In addition to movies and short films, entrepreneurial works generally last for only 25 years after their first publication.

Benefits of Malaysian Copyright Application

1. To protect the legitimate rights and interests of authors or other copyright owners and users of works, to help resolve copyright disputes caused by copyright ownership, and to provide prima facie evidence for copyright disputes;

2. Conducive to the licensing and transfer of works and software, which is conducive to the dissemination of works, software and the realization of economic value;

3. The embodiment of personal self-worth, the performance of corporate innovation strength;

4. A huge amount of interest can be obtained by authorizing copyright to a third party.

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