For the member of Animal Collective, see Geologist (musician). A geologist is a scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth as well as the processes that shape it. Geologists usually study geology, although backgrounds in physics, chemistry, biology, and other sciences are also useful.
Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection provided by the laws of the United States. Copyright protection is available for original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible form, whether published or unpublished. The categories of works that can be protected by copyright laws include paintings, literary works, live performances, photographs, movies, and software.
US copyright law has been modified several times, each time extending the life of copyright protection. This document provides an overview of US copyright law, from the timeline of protection to what is protected. Copyright is a form of intellectual property; the protection is grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.. Both published and unpublished works can be protected.