This is a homophone clue - look for indicators like 'we hear', 'sounds like', 'say', 'aloud', or 'reportedly' - the answer sounds like another word
Break down the clue into definition and wordplay parts
Answer: KIPLING | Wordplay: Author’s copyright, say, written in artificial language lacking in use (7)IP (Intellectual Property, e.g. copyright) in KLINGON less ON (in use)