Legal Definitions - reproduction right

Definition: Reproduction right is a term used in copyright law that refers to the exclusive right of the copyright holder to make copies or recordings of their protected work. Unauthorized copying or recording of the work is considered infringement.

Examples: A musician who has written and recorded a song has the reproduction right to make copies of the song on CDs or other formats. A filmmaker who has created a movie has the reproduction right to make copies of the movie on DVDs or other formats.

Explanation: The reproduction right gives the copyright holder the exclusive right to control the making of copies or recordings of their work. This means that no one else can legally make copies or recordings without the permission of the copyright holder. The examples illustrate how the reproduction right applies to different types of creative works, such as music and film.