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original

originating from a particular author or creator, and not from another; not the same as anything else, and therefore special The fact that Dawson’s story resembles the one written by Miller is a coincidence, as this story is Dawson’s original work.

Phrase Bank

  • A work can only be original if it is the result of independent creative effort.
  • If the content is original work, then it is treated as a literary work and given full Copyright protection of life plus 70 years.
  • Copyright law must accommodate the interests of original rightholders.