Compilation

Confession and Avoidance

A work formed by selecting, collecting, and assembling preexisting materials or data. examples of compilations are databases, anthologies, and collective works. the creative aspects of a compilation — such as the novel way it is organized and the selection of the materials to be included — are entitled to copyright protection whether or not the individual parts are in the public domain or are subject to another owners copyright. (see also: collective work)

Was This Term Helpful?

0 out of 0 found this helpful

Still got a question or concern?

Click here to contact us or go back to the main Glossary page.