The copyright protection of literary works uploaded on the Internet involves the scope of legal protection of copyright, the rights and obligations of copyright owners, and the legal responsibility of the acts of copyright violation. 1. The legal scope of copyright protection According to the copyright law, the scope of copyright protection for literary works includes: (1)scripts, movie scripts, novels, poems, essays, travel notes, and other literary works; (2)the act of adaptation, translation, annotation, and arrangement of works; (3)the singing, performance, and broadcasting of musical works and sound works; (4)The act of creating works of art, architecture, photography, and so on. 2. The rights and obligations of copyright owners The copyright owner has the right to: (1)to permit others to use one's work; (2)prohibit others from using their works without authorization; (3)Pay the copyright fees according to the agreement; (4)To manage and protect the copyrights of works. At the same time, the copyright owner has the obligation to: (1)Protect the copyright of one's own work and not violate the copyright of others; (2)When granting permission to others to use one's work, the scope and method of use shall be clearly stated; (3)Pay the copyright fees according to the agreement; (4)Take the necessary measures in time to protect your work from copyright infringement. 3. The legal responsibility of the tortious act If someone else uses your work without authorization or permission, it will be an act of copyright violation. According to the copyright law, the legal responsibility for an act of copyright violation includes: (1)The violator immediately stopped the act of copyright violation; (2)Compensate the reasonable expenses of the economic losses caused by the violation; (3)Bear other legal responsibilities. Therefore, when uploading literary works on the Internet, they had to strictly abide by the relevant laws and regulations on copyright protection to ensure that their works were legally protected by the copyright owner. At the same time, it was also necessary to respect the intellectual property rights of others to avoid the occurrence of copyright infringement.
The copyright of novels uploaded online had always been a hot topic in the online literature world. According to the relevant laws and regulations, the copyright of a novel uploaded online belongs to the uploader himself or the network operator. The uploader has the right to modify, adapt, translate, and re-create the uploaded content. However, the uploader also had to abide by copyright laws and regulations when using the uploaded content. If the uploader uploaded the novel to the Internet without authorization, he might face the risk of copyright disputes. If the novel was pirated by other websites or individuals, the uploader might also face legal responsibility. Therefore, the copyright of novels uploaded online needed to be handled carefully by the uploader and abide by relevant laws and regulations when using the uploaded content. At the same time, network operators also need to take measures to ensure that the copyright of uploaded content is protected to avoid copyright disputes.
The copyright protection in the network environment meant that the copyright of a work in the computer network environment was enjoyed by the creator or the legal successor of the copyright without the need for copyright registration or other forms of proof in the physical world. In an online environment, copyright protection can be carried out in the following ways: 1. To spread a work through the Internet, you must comply with the relevant provisions of the copyright law and obtain the authorization of the copyright owner to spread it. 2. Using online trading platforms to sell works requires compliance with the relevant provisions of the copyright law and authorization from the copyright owner. 3. To use the Internet to provide services, you must comply with the relevant provisions of the copyright law and obtain the authorization of the copyright owner to provide services. 4. The adaptation, translation, and production of derivative works must comply with the relevant provisions of the copyright law and obtain the authorization of the copyright owner to carry out related activities. 5. To create literature in an online environment, one must abide by the relevant provisions of the copyright law and obtain the authorization of the copyright owner. The copyright protection in the network environment can better protect the rights and interests of creators and promote the development of network culture. At the same time, it also required the network platform and users to abide by the relevant regulations to jointly maintain the harmony and stability of the network environment.
China's relevant laws on the protection of copyright in online works include: The Law of the People's Republic of China was promulgated in 2001. It is one of the most important copyright laws in our country. It provides comprehensive provisions on the scope of protection of the copyright of online works, the way to exercise the rights, and the rights and obligations of the copyright owner. 2. Regulations on the Protection of the Right of Information Network Transmission: This regulation was promulgated in 2009 to make specific provisions on the protection of the right of network transmission, including the copyright protection of network works, the protection of the right of transmission, and the legal responsibility of the owner of the right of information network transmission. 3. The Law on the Administration of Online publishing services: This law was promulgated in 2016 and made specific provisions on the management of online publishing services, including the qualification of publishing units, the review of published content, and the management of publishing activities. 4. Online Works Registration System: This system was promulgated in 2015 to provide a convenient way for copyright owners to register and protect the copyrights of online works. 5. Other relevant laws and regulations: There are many other laws and regulations that provide for the protection of copyrights of online works, such as the Regulations on the Protection of Computer Software, the Administrative Rules on Internet Information Services, and the Administrative Rules on Internet Electronic Announcement Services.
The copyright of literary works that were adapted into movies and games usually involved the following aspects: The right to adapt: The right to adapt refers to the right to modify, combine, or delete a literary work and transform it into a movie or game work. The person who adapted the work needed to obtain the authorization of the copyright owner (usually the author) of the adapted work. Otherwise, it might be an copyright violation. The right to translate: The right to translate is the right to translate a literary work from one language into another. If the author adapted a literary work into a movie or game, he would also need to obtain the authorization of the copyright owner. 3. Citation right: The right to quote refers to the right to use a literary work in the form of a quote. The author could use the content, characters, plot, and other elements of the literary work to create a movie or game, but the source had to be indicated. 4. Originality statement: When adapting a literary work into a movie or game, the person who adapted it needs to declare the source of the adapted work to the copyright owner and pay the copyright fee according to the regulations. It should be noted that the act of adaptation must respect the copyright of the original work and must not violate the rights of adaptation, translation, quote, and other rights of the original work. It must also not violate relevant laws and regulations. At the same time, the person who adapted it had to bear the legal risks and responsibilities brought about by the adaptation.
To protect the copyright of one's literary works on the Internet, one can refer to the following measures: 1. Use copyright protection tools: For example, use a Virtual Private Network to hide the IP address to prevent the work from being shared or distributed without authorization. At the same time, it uses digital rights management tools such as digital rights management software to protect the copyright of the work and ensure that it can only be accessed and used under authorization. 2. Make sure that the work has been granted copyright: Make sure that the work has been granted copyright when it is created and keep it with a reliable copyright owner. If the work is created on a sharing platform such as social media, please ensure that the copyright fee has been paid to the platform and that copyright protection has been obtained. 3. Don't share your work on the public internet: The public internet is an open platform where anyone can access and share your work. In order to avoid copyright issues, it is recommended to share the work on a private network or after negotiating with the copyright owner. Understanding copyright laws: Understand local copyright laws and ensure compliance when sharing works. If you are not sure, please consult a professional lawyer or copyright expert. 5. Carefully share your work: Carefully share your work, especially with others. Make sure that the content is legal and follows copyright laws. If you are not sure, please consult a professional lawyer or copyright expert. 6. Periodically check the copyright status of the work: Periodically check the copyright status of the work to ensure that it is still with the copyright owner. If the work is shared or distributed without authorization, take immediate measures to avoid copyright issues.
There was a difference between the protection of copyright in the network environment and the protection of copyright on the Internet. Online copyright referred to the copyright enjoyed by literary works created on the Internet. In the traditional offline environment, once the copyright was published, it would automatically take effect. And in the network environment, they also enjoyed the copyright of the network. The scope of protection for online copyrights was similar to the offline environment. It also included the creative expression of literature, art, science, and other aspects of the work, as well as the rights to adapt, translate, perform, and display the work. However, there are also some unique protection mechanisms for online copyrights, such as the Internet copyright protection law, online copyright registration, etc. These mechanisms help to protect the legitimate rights and interests of online copyright owners. Online copyrights were not copyrights in the online environment. Online copyright is a type of copyright that is protected under the network environment. Online copyright had nothing to do with the internet environment, but with the copyright itself.
Doujinshi referred to works that were based on the original work. The inspiration for the creation may come from the storyline, characters, background settings, etc. of the original work. The creation of doujinshi works is usually seen as a form of tribute, but it can also be seen as an act of copyright. There were two main issues regarding the copyright of doujinshi works: one was the copyright of the original work, and the other was the copyright of the doujinshi work. As for the copyright of the original work, under normal circumstances, the copyright of the original work was enjoyed by the copyright owner, including the author, the publishing house, the media, etc. Therefore, if a doujinshi work is based on the original work, the original author may have the right to use the work for commercial purposes, including authorization to other organizations to do so. However, if the inspiration for the creation of a doujinshi work comes from the fictional elements of the original work rather than the core content of the original work such as the storyline, characters, etc., the original author may not have the right to use the work for commercial purposes. As for the copyright of doujinshi works, the copyright of the works was usually jointly owned by the creator and the copyright owner. Therefore, if a doujinshi work was inspired by the original work, the creator and the copyright owner could share the copyright of the work. However, if the inspiration for a doujinshi work came from the fictional elements of the original work rather than the storyline, characters, and other core content of the original work, the copyright of the work might belong to the creator or the copyright owner alone. The copyright of doujinshi works needed to be judged and dealt with according to the specific situation. When creating doujinshi works, it is recommended that creators communicate with copyright owners to ensure that their creations do not violate the copyright of the original works. At the same time, they should also pay attention to compliance with relevant laws and regulations to avoid copyright abuses.
To publish a novel on the Internet, one had to comply with the relevant provisions of China's copyright law to obtain copyright protection. According to article 10 of China's copyright law, the author's personal rights, freedom of speech and other legal rights can be protected, but the creation of the work must comply with the law. According to article 21, copyright includes the copyright of a work, as well as the rights to adapt, translate, annotate, and organize. The copyright of a work includes the right of creativity, the right of signature, the right of modification, and the right to protect the integrity of the work. If you publish a novel on the Internet, you need to ensure that the work conforms to the relevant provisions of China's copyright law, including: 1. The work must be original and free of plagiarism and other illegal acts. 2. The work must meet the standards stipulated by the copyright law, that is, it must be able to attract the interest and attention of the public and have a certain degree of creativity. 3. The work must not violate the legal rights of others, such as trademark rights, patent rights, copyright, etc. If you publish a novel on the Internet, you are advised to read the relevant provisions of China's copyright law carefully and strictly abide by the relevant laws and regulations to ensure that the legal rights and interests of the work are protected.
The copyright protection period of a work of art was usually from the date of creation for life. However, according to the third paragraph of article 21 of the copyright law, if the copyright owner wants to rent, exhibit or perform the work, the rental, exhibition or performance can be registered with the copyright administration department within one year from the date of creation of the work. In other words, if the copyright owner wishes to register after one year to protect his copyright, he needs to apply for registration with the copyright administration department after one year from the date of creation.
The copyright protection of works published online was reliable. According to the copyright law, the author's copyright includes personal rights and property rights. Personal rights include the right to publish, the right to sign, the right to modify, and the right to protect the integrity of the work. In the age of the internet, authors could publish their works through the internet and enjoy copyright. The internet could be a place to publish works or a platform for publishing works. In addition, the distribution of works through the Internet could also be regarded as public publication and thus enjoy copyright protection. Although the internet made it easier to create and distribute works, copyright protection was still reliable. The copyright owner can protect his rights and interests through legal means, including filing an copyright violation lawsuit. At the same time, copyright owners can also expand their rights and interests through cooperation and authorization to obtain economic benefits. Therefore, authors who published their works online and enjoyed copyright could create and share their works with peace of mind.