{"ok":true,"canonical_url":"https://dealroom.so/glossary/copyright","api_url":"https://dealroom.so/api/public/glossary/copyright","data_freshness":{"sba_records_through":"2026-05-31","fdic_records_through":"2026-03-31","dealroom_last_updated":"2026-06-15","timezone":"America/Chicago"},"source_summary":["Public SBA 7(a) loan records","FDIC institution data","DealRoom lender and franchise enrichment"],"term":{"slug":"copyright","term":"Copyright","group":"Reading the business","definition":"A legal protection for original creative works. Buyers care because it can protect a business's unique content, software, or marketing materials, adding value and competitive advantage.","what_it_means":"During due diligence, confirm the business owns or has proper licenses for its copyrights. Verify registration status and renewal dates. Ensure key creative assets are protected, as this can be a significant intangible asset.","url":"https://dealroom.so/glossary/copyright","official_sources":[],"related":[{"slug":"intangible-asset","term":"Intangible asset","url":"https://dealroom.so/glossary/intangible-asset"},{"slug":"due-diligence","term":"Due diligence","url":"https://dealroom.so/glossary/due-diligence"},{"slug":"business-valuation","term":"Business valuation","url":"https://dealroom.so/glossary/business-valuation"}],"related_questions":[]},"caveats":["Definitions represent DealRoom's plain-English interpretation for buyers; verify regulatory terms against the official SBA and eCFR sources listed.","Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an SBA eligibility determination."],"citation":{"label":"DealRoom.so Glossary — Copyright","url":"https://dealroom.so/glossary/copyright","source_type":"DealRoom Data"}}