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the purpose of copyright is so that people don't download things illegally
The purpose of the law is to encourage creativity by allowing creators to ascribe value to (and ideally derive an income from) their imagination and hard work.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe intent of copyright law is to make it financially viable to create for a living without having to wait tables. It allows the creator of a work to ascribe value to his or her hard work and imagination.
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∙ 14y agoSo people do not copy stuff which they do not want to be copied, so basically to stop people from stealing your work.
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∙ 14y agoCopyrights protect creative ideas, as well as the livelihood of composers and arrangers
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∙ 14y agoThe short version: To protected the printed word.
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∙ 11y agoThe intent of copyright law is to encourage creativity by giving creators the opportunity to ascribe value to their works.
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∙ 13y agoTo promote the advancement of science and the useful arts.
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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 is the Federal copyright act of 1965?
The Copyright Act 1965 is an outdated UK copyright law; the current law is the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.
What has the author Neil Boorstyn written?
Neil Boorstyn has written: 'Copyright Law With Copyright Law Cumulative Supplement' 'Boorstyn on copyright' -- subject(s): Copyright
Who developed the copyright law?
Modern copyright law is based on the Statute of Anne, 1709.
In which year was copyright law enacted in Ghana?
Ghana adopted UK copyright law in 1911.
What is New Zealand current copyright law?
The current law is Copyright Act 1994 as amended.
What is the name that covers copyright?
Copyright law is a subset of Intellectual Property (IP) law.
Which Canadian law defines software copyright infringement?
Copyright Law 1985 (C-42), as amended.
