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Current copyright law doesn't have a reasonable balance between the rights of owners and the public good.
No provision is made to deal with orphan works, which are becoming increasingly common.
Using the fair use defense against infringement charges is a "guilty until proven innocent" situation; fair use should be the assumption, and the onus should be on the owner to prove infringement.
Although "willful" infringement is more serious on paper, in practice little or no distinction is made between casual, accidental infringement and intentional, institution, wholesale infringement.
Because technological advances have the ability to change the environment so utterly, a complete review of the law should happen every 5 years at a minimum. Most countries are using laws that never anticipated the internet, and trying to apply the same rules to physical and digital materials.
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What does a copyright article look like?
The law has changed and the copyright symbol is no longer needed to insure the protection of the copyright owner. The symbol for copyright is: ©
Who do you tell if you think someone is breaking the copyright law?
The only person who can legally do anything about copyright infringement is the rights holder or his/her designated agent. That is who you should inform.
What changed in copyright law after 1989?
Prior to 1989 is was necessary to display a copyright notice in order to maintain protection on a work. That year the US signed the Berne Copyright Convention which standardized copyright law across national borders. One of the provisions that Berne contained was that a copyright notice would no longer be required. US law was amended to bring it into compliance.
Should you respect copyright?
Yes. It would be breaking the law to do otherwise.
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.
Is a copyright a state law city law or a federal law?
Copyright law is a federal law, granted in the Constitution.
Do you have to have your name changed by law?
I think so
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.
What are the copyright considerations and legislation in Australia?
As a member of the World Trade Organization, Australian copyright law is based on the Berne Convention, although a 2005 treaty with the US has changed it slightly: works are automatically protected for the life of the creator plus 70 years. The related law is the Copyright Act 1968, as amended.
Are the first edition Cambridge Ancient Histories in the public domain?
No; although UK copyright law changed at least twice between the first and second editions, the first editions should still be protected.
Is copyright illegal?
No. Copyright is federal law.
