Examples of copyright. Copyright law protects a wide range of creations. The most obvious examples of works that are protected by copyright are, of course, text, books, art, music and photos. However, there are many other manifestations that are eligible for copyright protection.hen we describe copyright in more straightforward terms, the main types of work that it covers are as follows: 1  books, brochures and newspapers; 2  theatrical works; 3  oral presentations; 4  choreographic works; 5  music (with or without words); 6  drawings, paintings, buildings and sculptures;