Copyrighting
/ˈkɒpiraɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. ger.) The act of securing copyright protection for a work by registering or asserting ownership.
She is copyrighting her novel to prevent unauthorized reproduction.
Forms
- copyright
- copyrights
- copyrighted
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Commentary
As a gerund, 'copyrighting' refers specifically to the process or act of claiming copyright protection, distinct from the noun 'copyright'.
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