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All members of the World Trade Organization must have copyright laws aligned with the Berne Convention. There are 153 member states of the WTO.
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Is copyright a law or just a suggestion?
It is something that can be enforced through legal means if necessary, and fraudulent breach of copyright is a criminal offense in many countries.
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 the possible reasons for copyright law?
Most countries' laws indicate or specify that the intent of the law is to encourage creativity.
Since copyrighting is a US law what happens if you copyright something from another country?
Most countries have some form of copyright protection and many of them parallel the US statutes. They will have substantially similar restrictions regarding infringement.
What is extension of copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted works?
Fair use (or fair dealing in some countries) is one of many limitations, defenses, and exceptions within copyright law. It is intended to allow certain limited uses of protected works in situations such as education and commentary.
Is a copyright a state law city law or a federal law?
Copyright law is a federal law, granted in the Constitution.
What are original works of authorship are protected by?
Copyright law.
What copyright law applies to plays and art?
The Berne Convention, which most countries' copyright laws are based on, does not distinguish between types of creative work. In the US, the applicable law is US Code Title 17, and in the UK, it's the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Are there copyright laws in other countries other than the US?
Yes. Copyright as a legal concept originated in the UK in the early 18th century to combat unregulated copying of books. Nowadays almost every country has their own version of copyright laws, and many are a part of international treaties to enforce copyright law amonst themselves.
What is the Malaysia copyright law?
Malaysia's copyright law is Act 332, the Copyright Law of 1987. More information can be found at the link below.
Who determines the copyright law?
Copyright is a federal law; in the US it is the responsibility of Congress, as stated in the Constitution.To ease international trade, most countries use laws based on the Berne Convention, which is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Is copyright illegal?
No. Copyright is federal law.
