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Copyright refers to the legal rights granted to the creators of original works, which include literary, dramatic, cinematographic, artistic, musical, software, and other creative outputs. These rights allow the creators to control how their works are used, reproduced, distributed, and displayed. Copyright protection typically covers the expression of ideas rather than the ideas themselves, meaning that the way a particular idea is conveyed through a work is protected, but the idea behind it is not.

Copyright law is designed to balance the interests of creators, the rightsholders (as i.e.  producers, book and music editors, distributors, platforms, just to mention a few) and the public. It provides creators with exclusive rights to their works for a certain period, allowing them to benefit economically from their creations. At the same time, copyright law also promotes the dissemination of knowledge and culture by allowing certain uses of copyrighted works under specific conditions, foreseen in Mexican copyright law.

Importance for Creators and Businesses

For creators, copyright law is essential because it gives them control over how their works are used and ensures they receive recognition and financial compensation for their efforts. Without copyright protection and a clear agreement containing the terms and conditions for exploitation of rights, creators would be vulnerable to unauthorized use, reproduction, and distribution of their works, which could undermine their ability to earn a living from their creativity.