This episode traces the significant evolution of copyright protection for literary works under U.S. law, contrasting the Copyright Act of 1909 with the current Copyright Act of 1976. We'll explore the shift from a system heavily dependent on formalities like publication and notice for copyright to "attach," to the modern landscape where copyright automatically vests upon a work's creation and fixation in a tangible medium. The discussion will define key terms like "fixation" and "originality," emphasizing the crucial requirement of human authorship and how the "tangible medium" concept has adapted to encompass digital formats. Ultimately, we'll illustrate how the 1976 Act simplified copyright acquisition for authors, aligning U.S. law with international standards and providing a more secure framework for creative works from their inception.

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