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The flippant answer would be "not well." Many complaints around copyright law focus on the notion that the rightsholder has all the rights and the user has all the responsibilities.
However, much of the text of the law consists of exceptions to allow unlicensed uses in education and commentary, some of which is designed to ensure copyright law does not negate the right to free speech.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoFor the most part, the onus is on the rightsholder to discover and stop infringement, which essentially means the "honor system" is vital. Law enforcement only comes into play in extreme cases.
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∙ 15y agoSee: http://www.copyright.gov/ endures for a term consisting of the life of the author and 70 years after the author's death.
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∙ 13y agoThis is a curious question, to which the completely correct answer is "they aren't." Copyright law affects everyone.
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∙ 13y agoIt protects creative works such as books, music, and artwork. And boat hulls.
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What are original works of authorship are protected by?
Copyright law.
Works such as books are protected by what law?
Books and other literary works are protected by copyright law.
Whose rights are protected by copyright law?
Copyright law is designed to ascribe exclusive rights to the creator of a work.
How is a website protected by copyright?
A website is considered a "literary work" under copyright law.
What technologies are protected by a copyright?
Technology would typically be protected by patent law, with the exception of software, which can fall under both copyright and patent.
What is the copyright date for whitehousegov?
The official website whitehouse.gov is not protected by copyright, pursuant to federal law.
Does a school logo have copyright?
No. You could copyright a drawing or photograph of the logo but the logo itself would have to be protected as a trademark.
Copyright for a design invention?
Inventions are protected by patent law.
What is ideas put into action that can be protected under copyright laws?
Ideas that have been expressed in a tangible medium can be protected by copyright. Ideas for improving processes can be protected by patent law.
Is advertising in Japan protected by copyright?
Yes; logos and slogans are also protected by trademark law.
How are car engines protected under copyright?
They aren't; such inventions would be protected by patent law.
Can you publish copyright material on wordpress?
Your original works, on your Wordpress blog, are automatically protected by copyright. Using others' copyright-protected works on your Wordpress blog requires an exemption in the law or permission from the copyright holder.
