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Copyright law gives an author, composer, or artist several exclusive rights: copy, publish, distribute, perform, make derivative works, etc., depending upon the type of work.
Information technology (especially digitization) has made the process of copying, publishing and distributing digital copies very inexpensive. New forms of media have been created, raising new questions of law: does a user of a computer have additional inherent rights to make copies of software or other files during computer operations?
On the electronic side of IT, microscopic integrated circuit technology became extremely valuable and so-called "mask works" (for creating the functional layers of semiconductors) were found to be not subject to copyright because of their functional nature. A new type of statutory protection was created, outside of copyright, to protect these expensive artworks from illegal copying.
Digital audio tapes (and later media) spawned an entirely new way of making and distributing copies of sound recordings, including copyrighted music. New methods were created for collecting and sharing the royalty revenue, and for protection against bootleg copies. New laws were created to cover digital piracy, copy protection, and the information related to copies (the author, date, owner, license terms, etc).
The rapid spread of the internet, particularly the www protocols in the early 1990s, made nearly everyone with a computer a potential publisher. On the flip side, every "web browser" automatically downloads a copy of a "web page", as part of its normal operation to display the information the author has published, under a newly "implied license" to make copies, at least for personal use. New questions arose regarding the distinctions between having authorized an infinite number of copies and having no protection for what recipients can do with those copies.
A large segment of the population began to confuse or conflate the concepts that "anyone can have one for free" and "public domain."
Trade related intellectual property rights became increasingly important in international relations. New questions arose regarding harmonization of copyright laws, jurisdiction over online copying in "cyberspace", and the issues related to automatic translations and limits on converting copies to new types of storage media.
As faster network speeds became economical and protocols more efficient, the new channels were quickly filled with new media: online music, video, photographs. A new wave of treaties and statutes will attempt to rationalize the royalties with modern copying and distribution means.
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How does copyright affect animals?
it dose not actully where did you hear that
How does the copyright law affect creating webpages?
You can only use content for which you are the copyright owner, is in the public domain, or you have permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law. But your resulting web page is automatically protected by copyright as soon as you create it.
How does copyright affect children?
There is no minimum age on copyright; works that children create are automatically protected as soon as they are fixed in a tangible medium.
How does copyright affect what you are able to do with graphics?
You may only use images that are your own original work, in the public domain, or for which you have a license from the copyright holder.
How do copyright laws affect a paramedic?
For the most part, the average paramedic is not going to be affected by copyright in his work. A general understanding of copyright is more or less required to be a member of society these days, however.
Does editing an image affect its copyright status?
Yes, editing an image can affect its copyright status. If the edits are substantial and original enough to create a new work, the edited image may be considered a derivative work and have its own copyright protection. However, if the edits are minor and do not significantly change the original image, the copyright status may remain the same.
Does editing a photo affect its copyright status?
Yes, editing a photo can affect its copyright status. If the edits are substantial and original enough to create a new work, the edited photo may be considered a derivative work with its own copyright. However, if the edits are minor and do not significantly change the original photo, the copyright status may remain with the original creator.
How does the copyright designs and patents act affect the OCR nationals?
because they want to
How do copyright laws affect the type of decorations you may put on a cake?
Copyright protected or trademark images, such as cartoon characters, require licenses from their owners.
How does the copyright act affect a school?
Much of copyright law consists of exemptions that allow schools certain limited unlicensed uses of protected materials. Beyond that, schools interact with copyright in much the same way any other institution or business would.
What three types of products does copyright laws affect?
In the short term, copyright encourages creators to create, by giving them the opportunity to derive income from their works. In the long term, copyright enriches the public domain, as protection on these works expire.
Do Creative Commons licenses affect exceptions and limitations to copyright such as fair dealing and fair use?
Creative Commons licenses do not affect exceptions and limitations to copyright laws as this was already taken into account when the Creative Commons license was drafter. You can find more information from the Creative Commons section of the Wikipedia website.
