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Are default program icons copyrighted?

If you are viewing files in Windows Explorer, there is an icon, PDF, etc. in the DOC file That is, if the application is installed on the computer.

Are these icons copyrighted or can be used in applications?

Reason: I want to show the standard "Word Document" icon for the .doc file for the user, even if Word is not installed on the current computer.

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Yes, the icons are protected by copyright, in this case by Microsoft .

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Office icon gallery

Microsoft (or based on where you live, one of its branches) licenses this add-on for you. You may use a copy of this add-on with each licensed copy of the Microsoft Office Office Desktop Desktop software ("software"). You cannot use the application if you do not have a software license. Software licensing terms apply to your use of this add-on. To read the license terms, go to the Help menu in the software. Microsoft provides support services for the add-on, as described at www.support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx.

I assume the same copyrights apply in standard icons. But this is just a hunch ...

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Not related to programming and IANAL, but yes, they are copyrighted and you cannot associate them with your software.

However, in most cases, the OS will provide some default representation. On my computers, I see an open office icon with .doc files.

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I think yes, it is protected by copyright, but there are many similar icons on the Internet.

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It depends on jurisdiction - in most places copyright is automatic and does not require approval.

In fact, you should always assume that copyright applies to an image or icon.

Only if there is a statement that copyright is not claimed, you can consider it free.

I don't know if MS would mind applying the openoffice icon to one of its Word files.

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