You will find all 13 chapters of current US copyright law, as well as significant appendices at the link below.
In the US, current copyright legislation is found in Circular 92 (link below).
In general, content creators and owners support copyright legislation, as it almost always benefits them. A current supporter of copyright in the US is Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, who as a songwriter, is a member of ASCAP.
Copyright infringement of software.
Modern copyright dates from the Statute of Anne, 1709.
The current law is Copyright Act 1994 as amended.
The legislation of whatever jurisdiction you happen to be in.
Parliament amends and expands copyright law as needed, within the bounds of the Berne Convention.
Yes, Voltaire supported copyright legislation. He believed that the protection of intellectual property rights would encourage creativity and innovation by ensuring that authors and creators could benefit financially from their work.
The Copyright Act 1957 is an outdated Indian copyright law. The current revision is the Copyright Act 1999.
Copyright law applies virtually equally to both "hard copy" and digital works.
The exact law varies from country to country. In the US, for example, it is US Code Title 17, the Copyright Act.
Copyright legislation is typically supported by a coalition of stakeholders, including artists, authors, musicians, and the entertainment industry, who benefit from the protection of their creative works. Additionally, advocacy groups and organizations, such as the Copyright Alliance and the Motion Picture Association, play a crucial role in promoting copyright laws. Technology companies and platforms also engage in these discussions, balancing the rights of creators with the need for access and innovation. Ultimately, the support for copyright legislation often reflects the interests of both creators and consumers in the digital age.