Published work

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004036",
  "term": "Published work",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A creative work, such as a book, piece of music, or software, that has been distributed to the public by sale, rental, lease, or lending. The distribution is made with the consent of the copyright owner to individuals who are not restricted from further distributing or disclosing the content. Under U.S. copyright law, the act of publication determines whether certain formalities, like a copyright notice for works published before March 1, 1989, are required.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/published-work/"
}