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Why shouldn't file-sharing be punished as other copyright infringments?
Not all file sharing is copyright infringement, but if it is, then is is already punished like any other copyright infringement.
What is the fine for copyrighting something?
The fine for copyright infringement can vary, but it can be up to $150,000 per work infringed in the United States. This amount can be influenced by factors such as the extent of the infringement and whether it was done willfully.
Is it against legal or against copyright to create original artwork of characters like Batman and to sell them on t-shirts?
It is more likely to be a trademark violation than copyright infringement.
Is downloading a song from a website without paying for it a copyright infringement?
Only if the copy you're copying was not authorized for general distribution by the copyright owners. In other words, the copyright owners can certainly authorize free distribution of their music if they want to. However, if you make a download (a reproduction) of an unauthorized copy, then your copy (like the one you copied) is a copyright infringement because you have no permission to make that copy.
Is it copyright infringement when you use a song for backround?
Without a license, yes. That is assuming you did not personally compose, perform and record the song yourself, or take a public domain composition and perform and record it yourself, either of which would mean you own the copyright on those recordings and it would not be copyright infringement to use the recording of the song any way you like.
Why is copyright infringement a serious issue in schools?
Copyright infringement is a violation of federal law, even if it seems like a small thing. Teaching students early that intellectual property has value may help them make wise (and legal) decisions in the future. Additionally, an understanding of copyright may lead to a decrease in plagiarism as students see that originality has value.
When using frostwire are you copyrighting?
No. Simply using a piece of software like frostwire is not a copyright infringement. There are legitimate uses for file sharing networks. It is only when copyrighted material is shared without permission that an infringement occurs.
Is it necessary to register with US Copyright office?
No, creative works acquire copyright upon creation, however, registration establishes legal evidence of the date of creation when issues like infringement arise. Also, the © symbol stands for a registered copyright, so when marking unregistered works, you need to use "Copyright (date)" in full.
Is it illegal to copyright?
No. It is illegal to INFRINGE on a copyright. A copy right applies to intellectual or artistic property or ideas . You must apply for , get granted , and get a copyright from the government, just like a patent for an invention or a product .
How can copyright infringement be stopped by authorities?
In short, it can't. Infringement is far too easy and far too prevalent to be eliminated. It would be easier to completely stop people from speeding. As a result, we have corporate rightsholders trying to do what law enforcement can't, creating systems like DRM (and more recently the various three-strike and six-strike rules) to attempt to stem the flow. Spoiler alert: it doesn't work.
How you can customize your blog or website so that it looks like other famous sites like yahoo cnet etc?
You don't. That is copyright infringement, and it's illegal. If you like certain features that they have, you can hire a web developer to develop them for you, or implement widgets, social media tools, etc. But copying their site, or it's design is infringement and can get you a cease and desist from their lawyers.
Is it copyright infringement to use images from The Wizard of Oz in a commercial changing the words to the song We're Off To See The Wizard and changing words in the phrase There's No Place Like Home?
Yes it is.
