Copyrighting is religiously invalid. It is an innovation that Muslims have taken from the non-Muslims. It does not comply with the religious rules which confirm that if someone purchases an item, it becomes his, and therefore he is permitted to reproduce it as he wishes. Copyright implies that one can purchase an item, and yet not own it. Also, if someone sees another person's idea or invention, and was able to imitate it, it is not forbidden for him to copy it. the one who does not want someone to copy his works must refrain from selling it or exposing it.