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Copyright is as much an ethical concept as it is a legal concept, primarily because it's very rare that anyone "gets caught." Because it's so easy to find, copy, and distribute infringing material, there's no way for the legal system to prosecute everyone; society relies on an individual's morals to convince him or her to "do the right thing."
It's also frequently forgotten that when infringing a copyright, while it seems like you're only hurting Sony or Paramount--big, faceless companies who won't miss a few cents here and there--you're actually interrupting the revenue stream of the individual artists.
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What does the term copyright mean in IT?
In IT, copyright most often applies to software, which can be protected by both copyright AND patent law. Most software-related copyright issues are addressed in detail in end user licensing agreements.
Under what circumstances would one require a copyright attorney?
"A copyright attorney provides legal counsel regarding copyright law. A copyright attorney could be an asset in assisting a client obtain and registering a copyright, transfering ownership of a copyright, helping avoid copyright violations, and protecting the client's own copyright. Although any attorney may counsel regarding copyright law, copyright attorneys can be a great asset where specific copyright issues are addressed."
What issues do you need to be aware of about copyright?
You may not copy, alter, distribute, or perform/display works that are not your own, without permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law.
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 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.
Is copyright illegal?
No. Copyright is federal law.
How will the copyright law protect the ideas?
Copyright law cannot protect ideas, only the expressionof them in writing, sound, art, etc.
What topics relate to civics?
crime, natural law, rights, immigration, sanctions, legal and moral issues
What is a moral copyright?
You may be thinking of "moral rights." These may include a right of paternity (the right to be identified as the author of a work--or to have your name withheld, if you chose), a right to withdraw your work from the market (though you may have to buy it back), and a right not to have the work mutilated or altered in a way that could damage the artist's reputation. In U.S. copyright law, there are some limited moral rights for visual artworks, but not for writings or music. Moral rights are perhaps strongest in France, where these rights never expire, even long after the author's death and after the copyright has expired.
In what circumstances have copyright issues happened?
Virtually every time a new kind of technology becomes available, there are months or even years of confusion while we wait for the copyright law to catch up.
What has the author Neil Boorstyn written?
Neil Boorstyn has written: 'Copyright Law With Copyright Law Cumulative Supplement' 'Boorstyn on copyright' -- subject(s): Copyright
