A copyright is a form of intellectual property protection granted to the creators of original literary, artistic, musical, or dramatic works. Copyright protection provides exclusive rights to the creators, allowing them to control the use, reproduction, distribution, and adaptation of their works.

Copyright is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957, and it protects original works of authorship that are expressed in a tangible form. It covers a wide range of creative works such as literary works, including books, poems, and articles; artistic works, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs; musical works; dramatic works; computer programs; and sound recordings.