According to the U.S. Copyright Office,
"Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression. ...
Works are original when they are independently created by a human author and have a minimal degree of creativity. Independent creation simply means that you create it yourself, without copying. The Supreme Court has said that, to be creative, a work must have a “spark” and “modicum” of creativity. There are some things, however, that are not creative, like: titles, names, short phrases, and slogans; familiar symbols or designs; mere variations of typographic ornamentation, lettering, or coloring; and mere listings of ingredients or contents. ...
A work is fixed when it is captured (either by or under the authority of an author) in a sufficiently permanent medium such that the work can be perceived, reproduced, or communicated for more than a short time. For example, a work is fixed when you write it down or record it."
You can read more about what can be copyrighted on this page.
The Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) Representatives aren't equipped to handle in depth copyright questions, but we're happy to point you towards further resources. You can reach us by email at lib-ptrc@osu.edu.
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