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What is called when a person illegally use copy or distribute software?
That's called 'software piracy'. Originally, people caught were sued by the program writers in civil court. However - it has now been transformed (quite rightly) into a criminal offence. Therefore - perpetrators are now arrested and charged with copyright theft.
Is J.K. Rowling upset of the theft of the story?
The author, J. K. Rowling, as well as her representatives, have taken some legal actions against some obvious copyright infringements. They have also been on the receiving end of legal actions, with others claiming that J. K. Rowling violated copyright. These latter cases have not been upheld in court. See the related links.
Why are you the victim of identity theft?
I've been fortunate that I have never been a victim of ID theft.
What was the copyright law in 1900?
It depends on the country. In the US, it would have been the 1831 Copyright Act.
What is the political risk for Japan nowadays?
The political risk associated with Japan appears to be lessening. Their current account surplus has increased, as has demand for Japanese exports. Trade sanctions also appear to have been relaxed.
Who has the right to claim copyright?
Unless other agreements have been made, the creator is considered the copyright holder.
Has shoplifting always been illegal in the US?
Shoplifting is theft, and theft has always been considered criminal behavior.
Should a copyrigtht symbol be displayed to protect the copyright?
In the US, since copyright law was amended in 1989, it has not been necessary to display a copyright notice for protection.
Can a client demand copyright from the author before payment has been made for work carried out?
Disposition of copyright should have been agreed upon in the commissioning agreement.
How much software has been copyright?
Because registration is not required for protection, there is no way to tell how much software has been protected by copyright. On the other hand, since protection is automatic, you can also say that all software is protected by copyright.
What is a copyright circle?
© is a symbol indicating copyright; it has been in use for a little more than 100 years.
When did copyright become law in the UK?
UK copyright laws have been in place since the early 1700's
