Legal Definitions - creative work

Definition: A product of creative expression, such as literature, music, art, and graphic designs that is protected by copyright law. It must be original, presented in a fixed medium, and involve some level of creativity in its creation.

Examples:

• A novel written by an author
• A painting created by an artist
• A song composed by a musician
• A graphic design made by a designer

These examples illustrate creative works because they are all products of creative expression that are protected by copyright law. They are original, presented in a fixed medium (such as a book, canvas, or recording), and involve some level of creativity in their creation.