Define: Fixed In A Tangible Medium Of Expression

“Fixed in a tangible medium of expression” refers to the requirement that a work must be recorded or stored in a physical form, such as writing, painting, or digital file, in order to be eligible for copyright protection.

No, a work does not need to be published to be considered fixed in a tangible medium of expression. It simply needs to be recorded or stored in a physical form.

No, copyright protection only applies to the expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves. Therefore, ideas or concepts alone cannot be considered fixed in a tangible medium of expression.

Examples include books, articles, paintings, photographs, music recordings, and computer software.

No, copyright protection applies regardless of the medium of expression. Whether a work is recorded on paper, canvas, film, or digital file, it is still eligible for copyright protection if it meets the other requirements.

Yes, a work can be considered fixed in a tangible medium of expression if it is stored in a computer’s memory, as long as it is in a form that can be perceived, reproduced, or communicated.

There is no specific duration requirement for how long a work must be fixed in a tangible medium of expression. As long as it is recorded or stored in a physical form, it is eligible for copyright protection.

Yes, a live performance can be considered fixed in a tangible medium of expression if it is recorded or stored in a physical form, such as a video recording or audio recording.

No, the location does not matter as long as the work is recorded or stored in a physical form, it is eligible for copyright protection.

Yes, a work that is constantly changing can still be considered fixed in a tangible medium of expression if it is recorded or stored in a physical form at any given point in time.