17.2 Copyright-Defined is a type of legal protection that helps authors protect their original works from unauthorized use or reproduction. It is a form of intellectual property law, and it grants the author exclusive rights over how their work is used and reproduced. This includes the right to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display their work, as well as to create derivative works. Generally, these rights are only granted to the original author of the work, although some jurisdictions may also allow others to license or purchase these rights. The two primary types of 17.2 Copyright-Defined are copyright and patent protection. Copyright protects works of authorship, such as literary works, music, and art, while patent protection is designed to protect inventions.