Dictionary
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.