copyright
n//ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt//upphovsrätt, copyright, upphovsrättsskydd, upphovsrättsskydda
(uncountable) The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.
(transitive, intransitive) To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.