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Is it a copyright violation if you view movies in public without audio?
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∙ 12y ago
Showing a movie without sound would still be considered a public performance, which would require a license.
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Is it a violation of copyright law to perform known songs in public?
If you perform them for money and/or as part of an 'act,' yes it is.
What are the copyright laws concerning showing movies in a public library?
Public display, even for free, requires a license.
What is the copyright act on pilfered movies?
The copyright holder (generally the production company) has the exclusive right to copy, distribute, and display the movie in public; anyone else doing these things is in violation of federal law. Uploading a movie is considered copying and distributing, and downloading it is considered copying, even if it's never watched.
Is using artist lyrics illegal?
Using an artist's lyrics without permission can be considered a copyright violation, which is illegal. It's best to obtain proper licensing or permission from the copyright holder before using any lyrics in a public setting, such as in a song, book, or blog post.
If material is in the public domain do you need permission from the copyright owner to use it?
No. Public domain means that the material is available for use by anyone, without copyright restriction.
What is a program distributed free without copyright?
A program or works distributed without copyright is known to be in the public domain.The US government by law releases several items in the public domain such as census data.
Is copying animations and graphics to your home page a copyright violation?
Assuming the graphics and animations are not in the public domain, and that your webpage would not qualify for a "fair use" exemption yes copying the material would be an infringement of copyright.
Where do copyrights go after they expire public domain?
When a copyright expires, the work enters the public domain. In the public domain, the work is no longer protected by copyright law, and anyone is free to use, reproduce, or modify it without permission or payment.
What would be violation of copyright laws?
Copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying a work for which you are not the copyright holder, one that is not in the public domain, or one for which you have neither an exemption in the law nor permission from the copyright holder. There are numerous other copyright violations in the laws including making or distributing an unauthorized recording of a public music performance, removing a copyright notice with fraudulent intent, or failing to disable content on an online service provider when notified by the copyright owner that it is infringing.
Is it copyright infringement to paint Snoopy on the wall of a public school?
Without permission, yes.
Is it a violation of copyright to play cds at a dorm party without the consent of the copyright owner and without an ascap or bmi license?
Yes. You're "supposed to" have an ASCAP/BMI public performance to play copyrighted music at your dorm party. see: http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-WIKI/Licensing-&-Royalties/Public-Performance-Royalties-and-Licenses.html I wouldn't bother. It would cost more to enforce the stupid rules. I own a bar in Yonkers, The Haunt and they have never bothered me.
When is it safe to use out of print book materials without copyright infringement?
"Out of print" does not equal public domain. A work is safe to use only if the copyright has expired or deliberately been placed in the public domain by the rights holder. Or if the copyright has expired and was not properly renewed.
