WHAT IS A COPYRIGHT?

"The exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (such as a literary, musical, or artistic work)."

HOW IS A COPYRIGHT OBTAINED

According to WIPO:
In the majority of countries, and according to the Berne Convention, copyright protection is obtained automatically without the need for registration or other formalities.

THE COPYRIGHT SYMBOL: ©

It is strongly advisable to add the copyright symbol at the end of every page of content.

DURATION

Varies by country. US law protects copyrights for the duration of the life of the author plus 70 years.