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What is the punishment for breaking a copyright law in England?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Upon conviction in the magistrates court the maximum term of incarceration in the UK for copyright infringement is 6 months and/or a "level five" fine of £5,000.
Upon conviction in the Crown court the maximum term of incarceration in the UK for physical copyright infringement is 10 years and/or an "unlimited" fine.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoUpon conviction in the magistrates court the maximum term of incarceration in the UK for copyright infringement is 6 months and/or a "level five" fine of £5,000.
Upon conviction in the Crown court the maximum term of incarceration in the UK for physical copyright infringement is 10 years and/or an "unlimited" fine.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe maximum fine is 5,000 GBP and ten years in prison, although most infringement cases are resolved without going to court.
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In Britain what is the punishment for breaking the copyright law?
Copyright 'law' is a civil matter. It only becomes a criminal matter when it is used to commit fraud such as creating bootleg merchandise, or theft, like illegally download music.
How long would you go to jail for breaking the copyright law?
The maximum is five years, although the vast majority of punishment is in the form of fees.
Is there a punishment for breaking a copyright law?
Punishment is usually in the form of fines (in the US, usually $750-$30,000, but with provisions to go as high as $250,000), but most countries also allow for jail time in extreme circumstances.
How long can i get if you break copyright law?
for your sentence time in jail for breaking the copyright law, you may get 89 years!
Should you respect copyright?
Yes. It would be breaking the law to do otherwise.
State and explain the effect of breaking copyright law in Ghana?
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Is selling copied DVDs a Felony?
Yes, you're breaking a copyright law.
How do you ensure you're not breaking the copyright laws?
Only use materials for which you are the creator, or for which you have an exemption in the law or permission from the copyright holder.
What law covers copyright in England and Wales?
The Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act of 1988 is the current intellectual property law in the UK.
What songs have been sued for breaking copyright law?
No songs have ever been sued.
What happens if you do not follow the Copyright rules?
It depends what your actions were that violated the law, but the most common punishment is in fees.
What is a serious consequence of a cultural?
Facing a severe punishment for breaking a law in a foreign country
