yes and no. yes because when something is made it is copyrighted. no because as long as you don't take credit for it and make sure that the artist who made also get credit. so you are safe as long as you give credit for the persons work.
It got shut down by government officials for copyright infringement.
Of course! He's a TV character adored by millions of fans! There has to be copyright!
In the U.S.A., the Supreme Court has decided that recording a broadcast TV show is not copyright infringement.
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Probably not, unless the charms are fashioned after a copyrighted character from one of the shows. However, they are most likely trademark infringements and (if so) can be seized and destroyed by court order.
The hard drives of DVRs are formatted in such a way that you cannot access files of recorded TV shows through a computer. This is to prevent duplication and copyright infringement. You can only watch them on your television using a remote or buttons on the unit.
The Sony v Universal ruling was that a technology should not be stifled because it was capable of infringing uses.
If you are caught, According to the U.S. Copyright Office, you could be fined between $750 and $150,000 for each instance of copyright infringement you're convicted of. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) says that you could be slapped with $250,000 in fines per film or television episode you steal, and up to five years in jail. Often, those who are accused of copyright infringement via illegal file sharing are offered the opportunity to settle their cases before official lawsuits are filed.
Me? I've photocopied a few things, made a mix CD or two, and watched a television program not available in my country via a clearly illegal stream. Copyright infringement is like speeding: it happens so much, you hardly even notice it...but that doesn't make it right.
Other than recording it off of television, you generally can't get edited versions. A company tried a few years back but got sued for copyright infringement.
and pearPads ______________________________________________________________ These obfuscations are done to avoid charges of copyright infringement and to keep from having to pay royalties .
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