This video dealing with Copyrights was prepared to give the viewer an introductions to what a copyright is and how it takes effect. The presenter is Christopher A. Cotropia, Professor of Law at the Richmond School of Law, University of Richmond. He is director of the School of Law's Intellectual Property Institute and Austin Owen Research Fellow. He writes in the areas of patent law, intellectual property, and federal courts. He is the author of numerous book chapters, amicus briefs, and law review articles on these subjects. This video provides the viewer with a basic introduction to what a copyright is and what protection it provides to the holder.