Does anyone know if you need to copyright a stageplay adaptation of a screenplay, if you've already copyrighted the screenplay, and vice versa? Are they separate copyrights? Thanks in advance.
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Found this article, might help you by large https://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/schools/law/bclawreview/pdf/50_2/03...Anything related to art work in the form of audio, video, or text be it novel or stage play or screenplay can be copyright protected by LoC.
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Thanks so much Rohit, this looks comprehensive. I will give it a read.
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Copyright of derivative work exists upon creation of the adaptation, and is to be registered as another separate copyright, yes. For your protection, a necessity. Good luck.
Thanks, Tom. That's great to know. Quick question: Do you register the stage play as a Performing Arts work (like a screenplay), or as a Literary Work (unpublished)? Thanks again.