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Is it a violation of copyright laws to make a painting from copyrighted photos?
Without a license, yes.
Can you digitally alter copyrighted material to sell?
In most cases, no, this would not be allowed. Building upon copyrighted content may still be considered a violation of the copyright owner's copyright. For example, creating covers for songs.
When a person uploads copyrighted material to YouTube are they in violation of copyright law?
Yes, unless you control the copyright and have chosen to share the materials in that manner. Distribution is one of the exclusive rights of the copyright holder.
How can I legally print copyrighted photos at Walgreens?
To legally print copyrighted photos at Walgreens, you must have the permission of the copyright holder. This can be obtained through a license or by purchasing the rights to use the photos. Without proper authorization, printing copyrighted photos without permission is a violation of copyright law.
Can one business partner stop another partner from using a copyrighted website?
If your partner is infringing someone else's copyright, he is in violation of federal law.
Can you get in trouble for a free download of a copyrighted book?
Unless the author/publisher has offered the book for free (which some occasionally do), it's a violation of copyright law.
Can you photocopy an out of print book?
Certainly you can, but any reproduction of a document still under copyright is a violation of copyright law, whether or not it is in print. For works copyrighted after 1963, copyrights run for a minimum of 95 years. Be careful.
If you Use the name Cinderella in the title of a book is that a copyright infringement?
No because names cannot be copyrighted. Depending on the nature of the book it may, (and probably is) a violation of trademark.
Is it copyright violation to use another band's song name as your band name?
Even the titles of creative works are copyrighted and protected under copyright laws. If you use any part of a song, the title, lyrics, etc. in naming your band, you can be charged with copyright infringement.
What is copyright in fragment?
"Copyright in fragment" is a common misspelling of "copyright infringement," which is the violation of copyright.
If I post a video of someone I know performing a musical piece on YouTube is this considered copyright infringement?
Yes, unless you have their permission to record a live musical performance, it would be a copyright infringement. Similarly, if they do not have permission to perform and record their rendition of a copyrighted composition, your recording of their performance would be a copyright violation and uploading it anywhere would be a further violation (unauthorized publication of an unauthorized recording).
Is copyright violation considered a crime?
Yes, copyright violation is considered a violation of intellectual property rights and can be a civil offense or a criminal offense, depending on the severity of the violation.
