copyright protection

[ˈkɒpiraɪt prəˈtɛkʃən]
nounpl: copyright protections
proteção de direitos autorais
1. Legal measures and mechanisms that safeguard original works of authorship from unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification
The company invested in copyright protection to prevent piracy of their software.
A empresa investiu em proteção de direitos autorais para prevenir pirataria de seu software.
2. The exclusive rights granted to creators to control and monetize their intellectual property
Copyright protection ensures that authors receive compensation for their creative work.
A proteção de direitos autorais garante que os autores recebam compensação por seu trabalho criativo.
3. Legal enforcement actions and technological measures used to prevent copyright infringement
Digital copyright protection includes encryption and watermarking technologies.
A proteção digital de direitos autorais inclui tecnologias de criptografia e marca d'água.
Copyright protection is a significant legal and business concern in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the concept is regulated by the Lei de Direitos Autorais (Copyright Law), while in the USA it falls under federal copyright law. The term reflects growing concerns about digital piracy and intellectual property rights in the modern economy, particularly in the entertainment, software, and publishing industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
copyright enforcementintellectual property protectionauthor protectionwork protection
Antonyms / Antônimos
copyright infringementpiracyunauthorized reproductioncopyright violation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proteção de direitos autorais
Standard and most commonly used term across Brazil
São Paulo
proteção autoral
More concise variant used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
proteção de direitos do autor
Slightly more formal alternative phrasing
Portugal
protecção de direitos de autor
Portuguese spelling with 'protecção' and 'direitos de autor' preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

intellectual propertytrademarkpatentfair usedigital rights managementinfringementlicensing

Related Idioms & Phrases

to protect one's intellectual property rights
copyright takedown notice
digital millennium copyright act (DMCA)
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