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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 is the potential penalty under the copyright act of 1976 for willful copyright infringement?
Civil damages of up to $150,000 in damages per infringement. Criminal penalties include fines and imprisonment up to 5 years; 10 if a repeat offense.
What happens if your kids infringe copyright on your computer?
As a general rule, parents can be held liable for damages caused by the actions of their children, including copyright infringement.
Which ACT criminalized the willful infringement of copyrighted works?
The Digital Theft Deterrence and Copyright Damages Act
Which Act increased the amount of damages that could be awarded in cases of copyright infringement?
If you are referring to the statutory damages of US copyright law, the note for 17 USC § 504 says that, "The Digital Theft Deterrence and Copyright Damages Improvement Act of 1999 amended section 504(c), in paragraph (1), by substituting "$750" for "$500" and "$30,000" for "$20,000" and, in paragraph (2), by substituting "$150,000" for "$100,000." Pub. L. No. 106-160, 113 Stat. 1774."
What are the prison sentences of committing copyright infringement?
In the United States, most punishment for copyright infringement is in the form of fees. Statutory damages can range from $750 to $30,000 per infringement.
Is there copyright on the text that's in forums?
Everything you write or create automatically has a copyright. However, the terms of service of most forum accounts require that you forfeit your copyright. Furthermore, claiming copyright on a forum post would be fairly pointless, as most copyright claims are only legally actionable if their is proof of commercial damages.
What happens if you violate copyright laws?
If you violate copyright laws, you may face legal consequences such as fines, lawsuits, and having to pay damages to the copyright owner. In some cases, you could also be subject to criminal charges. It is important to respect copyright laws to avoid these penalties.
What has the author Hugh Kiernan Wagner written?
Hugh Kiernan Wagner has written: 'Coriolanus' -- subject(s): In literature 'Damages, profits, and accounting, in patent, copyright, trademark, and unfair competition cases' -- subject(s): Copyright, Damages, Patent laws and legislation, Trademarks, Unfair Competition
What does a copyright cost?
Nothing. All creative works in the US are automatically copyrighted when first physically made. There are fees to REGISTER a copyright, but registration is needed only if you anticipate a likelihood of commercial use. The "mail it to yourself" idea suggested by a couple of other posters is sometimes called a "poor mans copyright", and has no legal value whatsoever in the US. If a copyright is infringed, and the copyright is not registered, the only legal recourse is to have a court order the infringement stopped - no damages can be sought or awarded. If the copyright IS registered, then there can be damages. There's no 'in-between' area for stuff that's been mailed back to yourself. Copyright law - including 'poor mans copyright' - is addressed by the US copyright office in the link below.
Are blogs copyright protected?
The author of creative literary works has automatic copyright. However, to enforce those rights in the USA, you would have to register the copyright and prove that original material that was actually copyrightable has been infringed, in order to obtain damages.
What is the most you can get fined for copyright?
The maximum fine for copyright infringement is $150,000.00 per incidence.
