das Urheberrecht
Translation
copyrights
Examples
Man muss die Urheberrechte anderer respektieren.
One must respect the copyrights of others.
Die Urheberrechte für dieses Buch liegen beim Verlag.
The copyrights for this book are held by the publisher.
Grammar Patterns
to hold the copyrights to sth. (die Urheberrechte an et3 haben) The publisher holds the copyrights to the novel.
to infringe copyrights (die Urheberrechte verletzen) Illegal copying infringes copyrights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Copyright, Schutzrecht (protective right)
Etymology
From 'Urheber' (originator, author) + 'Recht' (right, law). Literally 'author's right'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'right' (Recht) of the 'originator' (Urheber).