Copyright Law in Ohio
Copyright Law is governed primarily by federal law nationwide — the deadlines, agencies and decisions below are how it plays out in Ohio and its federal courts. For the governing statutes and what it protects, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern copyright in Ohio
Ohio state law
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2901 | General ProvisionsOH 2901 § 2901.01
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 13 Commercial Transactions › Chapter 1333 | Trade PracticesOH 1333 § 1333.31
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 53 Real Property › Chapter 5311 | Condominium PropertyOH 5311 § 5311.09
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2923 | Conspiracy, Attempt, and Complicity; Weapons Control; Corrupt ActivityOH 2923 § 2923.31
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 1 State Government › Chapter 121 | State DepartmentsOH 121 § 121.75
- Title 1 State Government › Chapter 122 | Department of DevelopmentOH 122 § 122.33
Federal law
- Title 17 — Copyrights
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Copyright Act of 1976
Primary federal copyright statute. Codified at 17 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq.
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Federal law that implements two 1996 WIPO treaties. Criminalizes circumvention of access controls and establishes the safe harbor for online service providers. Codified at 17 U.…
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for copyright in Ohio.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.