| Copyright | Plagiarism |
|---|---|
| Copyright is a legal protection for creators of original works like books, music, software, etc. It gives them exclusive rights to use, distribute, and profit from their work. | Plagiarism is copying someone else's work and then passing it off as one's own. |
| Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses a copyrighted work without permission, potentially facing legal consequences. | Plagiarism can be accidental/unintentional or deliberate/intentional. For work that is in the public domain or not protected by copyright, it can still be plagiarized if proper credit is not given. |