Introduction: Your Creations Have Legal Value

As an artist, you invest your time, talent and soul in every creation. But did you know that these works also have a legal value that is essential to protect? Copyright gives you exclusive rights over your work, but you still need to understand them and know how to enforce them.

What Is Copyright?

Copyright is an intellectual property right that automatically protects any original creation. No registration is required — your work is protected as soon as it is created.

Your Moral and Economic Rights

As an author, you have two types of rights: moral rights (attribution, integrity) and economic rights (reproduction, distribution, display).

Protecting Your Works Online

In the digital age, protecting your creations becomes even more crucial. Watermarks, metadata and legal monitoring are essential tools.

What to Do in Case of Infringement

If someone uses your work without permission, you have legal recourse. Documentation, formal notice and legal action are your options.

Knowing your rights is the first step to protecting your art and your income.