Function of copyright law

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The 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.

Answer 3

So people do not copy stuff which they do not want to be copied, so basically to stop people from stealing your work.

Answer 4

Copyrights protect creative ideas, as well as the livelihood of composers and arrangers

Answer 5

The short version: To protected the printed word.

Answer 6

The intent of copyright law is to encourage creativity by giving creators the opportunity to ascribe value to their works.

Answer 7

To promote the advancement of science and the useful arts.