Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. social science concepts
5. legal concepts
6. [property and related concepts]
7. property (legal concept)
8. intellectual property

Anotations

Scope note:

Exclusive, legally secured rights determining who may publish, copy, or distribute a work of art, writing, music, photograph, or other work. Works protected by copyright require the permission of the creator or other rights holder for their use. Some nations have the provision of fair use, which allows for limited use for educational purposes.