Question: brief definition of copyright law and what it protects

title: Copyright
text: Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution . This is usually only for a limited time . The exclusive rights are not absolute but limited by limitations and exceptions to copyright law , including fair use . A major limitation on copyright is that copyright protects only the original expression of ideas , and not the underlying ideas themselves . 

Answer: answer: Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution, and protects only the original expression of ideas, not the underlying ideas themselves.