For copyright purposes, "works that consist of a series of related images which are intrinsically intended to be shown by the use of machines, or devices such as projectors, viewers, or electroni [..]

As defined by Title 17, collective consist of works "such as a periodical issue, anthology, or encyclopedia, in which a number of contributions, constituting separate and independent works in the [..]

Works which are "based on preexisting works." (17 USC §1) Derivative works may include arrangements, translations, dramatizations, sequels, editions, recordings, or any case in which one wor [..]

For copyright purposes, display refers to the showing of a copy of a work, whether directly or through a device such as a projector or television. (17 USC §1).

In this context, rights to which the copyright holder is alone entitled. The exclusive rights for most works are limited to those specified in 17 USC §6. Works of art, under certain circumstances, are [..]

A privilege and affirmative defense, recognized by both courts and statute, which allows for copying of material without permission under certain circumstances. See What is fair use?

The principle that the copyright owner's right to sell copies of a copyrighted work extends only to the first sale of that copy that anyone is entitled to sell a copy of a copyrighted work, if th [..]

"A work is 'fixed' in a tangible medium of expression when its embodiment in a copy or phonorecord, by or under the authority of the author, is sufficiently permanent or stable to be pe [..]

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

Works which are under copyright, but whose owner (or the estate) either cannot be found or cannot be identified.