Copyright is a legal term that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution. Validity is the determination of whether a copyright is legally enforceable. Copyright Notice is a statement that identifies the copyright holder and the scope of rights associated with the work. Premiere Convention Implementation Act refers to copyright laws that were in effect prior to the Borne Convention of 1886, which standardized copyright laws throughout the world. Alternate Version refers to a version of a work that is different from the original, such as a translation or adaptation.