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If a work has been copied, altered, distributed, or performed/displayed without permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law, that copyright holder's rights have been infringed upon.
Deciding whether a work is infringing is not always straightforward, just as it's not always easy to tell a counterfeit from the real thing. In cases where musicians have been taken to court for copying another's song, both sides will call in expert witnesses with specific examples and comparisons.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoIf you are copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying something that is not your original work, and for which you don't have a license or an exemption, you are infringing on the rights of the creator.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoIn general, if you have used protected materials for which you have neither permission from the copyright holder nor an exemption in the law, you have violated the rightsholders' rights.
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Who are People who have broken copyright laws?
People who have broken copyright law are called infringers.
What can you tell me about copyright law?
Rather a lot. What would you like to know?
How do you know when information is copyright free?
You should always look for the copyright information. If there is none then you need to contact the author or owner of the material and ask them. Never assume. Most of the time though you'll see the license. It could be public domain, creative commons, copyright free, or copyrighted, etc, etc. Check the links below for copyright free resources.
What was the copyright law in 1900?
It depends on the country. In the US, it would have been the 1831 Copyright Act.
When did copyright become law in the UK?
UK copyright laws have been in place since the early 1700's
What songs have been sued for breaking copyright law?
No songs have ever been sued.
Should a copyrigtht symbol be displayed to protect the copyright?
In the US, since copyright law was amended in 1989, it has not been necessary to display a copyright notice for protection.
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.
Is a copyright a state law city law or a federal law?
Copyright law is a federal law, granted in the Constitution.
Did copyright effect laws in the 50's time period?
Copyright law has been in effect for hundreds of years in most countries.
What are original works of authorship are protected by?
Copyright law.
Who do you tell if you think someone is breaking the copyright law?
The only person who can legally do anything about copyright infringement is the rights holder or his/her designated agent. That is who you should inform.
