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Anyone found to have infringed a copyrighted work may be liable for statutory damages up to $30,000 for each work infringed and, if willful infringement is proven by the copyright owner, that amount may be increased up to $150,000 for each work infringed. In addition, an infringer of a work may also be liable for the attorney's fees incurred by the copyright owner to enforce his or her rights
There is also a potential for up to 10 years in prison for criminal copyright infringement although criminal charges are rarely brought.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe infringer faces fines, and in rare situations may go to jail.
The person who was infringed on loses income in the short term, and faces the devaluation of his work in the long term.
Society gets fast and free access to works in the short term, but removes the incentive to create new works in the long term.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe holder of the original copyright can file a civil lawsuit for damages against the violator.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoYou will get a fine, which is usually equivalent to the value of the work. In the worst case scenario, you can get a jail term as well.
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Is copyright law broken if you do not sell the information you copied?
Yes; making a copy is one of the exclusive rights of the copyright holder, regardless of whether you sell the copy or not. Certain educational uses are exempt. It may be worth noting that while the law is broken whether you sell the information or not, the law may provide for higher penalties if you do sell it.
Where can one find a copyright attorney?
There are a few websites one can use to find a copyright attorney. 'Find Law' allows one to search for copyright attorney's by state. 'Contact Law' provides a similar service in the UK.
Is copyright law broken if one distributes without modification software that is free to download and why?
It depends on the license provided by the copyright holder. Many apps distributed as "shareware" still request that users download it directly from the original source, as a method of tracking.
What changed in copyright law after 1989?
Prior to 1989 is was necessary to display a copyright notice in order to maintain protection on a work. That year the US signed the Berne Copyright Convention which standardized copyright law across national borders. One of the provisions that Berne contained was that a copyright notice would no longer be required. US law was amended to bring it into compliance.
Under what circumstances would one require a copyright attorney?
"A copyright attorney provides legal counsel regarding copyright law. A copyright attorney could be an asset in assisting a client obtain and registering a copyright, transfering ownership of a copyright, helping avoid copyright violations, and protecting the client's own copyright. Although any attorney may counsel regarding copyright law, copyright attorneys can be a great asset where specific copyright issues are addressed."
When a person uploads copyrighted material to YouTube are they in violation of copyright law?
Yes, unless you control the copyright and have chosen to share the materials in that manner. Distribution is one of the exclusive rights of the copyright holder.
Has Three Days Grace ever broken the law?
one of them
How could one stream videos with Sopcast without breaking the copyright law?
One can stream videos with Sopcast without breaking the copyright law by downloading videos that one is legally allowed to, either one's videos or purchased ones. Sopcast is a software that one can use to listen to radios or watch videos online.
Copyright law allows for which?
Copyright gives the creator or rightsholder the exclusive right to copy, alter, distribute, or perform/display the work, or authorize others to do so.
How many songs must be downloaded to be illegaly abusing copyright laws?
ONE (1) ONE It's like speeding. You are breaking the law with even one mile over the speed limit. A single download violates copyright laws.
What is the paradox between copyright and fair use?
It's not strictly a paradox; fair use is a clause in the copyright law allowing certain limited unlicensed uses. It is only one of many limitations, defenses, and exceptions to the exclusive rights of the copyright holder.
What would be violation of copyright laws?
Copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying a work for which you are not the copyright holder, one that is not in the public domain, or one for which you have neither an exemption in the law nor permission from the copyright holder. There are numerous other copyright violations in the laws including making or distributing an unauthorized recording of a public music performance, removing a copyright notice with fraudulent intent, or failing to disable content on an online service provider when notified by the copyright owner that it is infringing.
