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What are the copyright laws regarding scanning books?
When it comes to scanning books, copyright laws generally allow for personal use and research purposes. However, making digital copies of entire books or sharing scanned copies without permission from the copyright holder is usually not allowed. It's important to be aware of the specific copyright laws in your country to avoid any legal issues.
Which level of government is responsible for copyright in Canada?
Government enacts laws (eg copyright laws). it is then the responsibility of the police to prosecute people who break these laws. It is therefore the responsibility of the creator of works to follow the copyright procedure for protecting these works as set out in law.
Is there a site to read Tolkien books online?
Any posting of the books online are in violation of copyright laws and illegal.
How can you print the Drama High series of books?
You cannot find these books legally online to print as that is against copyright laws.
Does copyright laws protect all titles of books and movies?
Titles are an exception to copyright. Music, books and movies are able to use titles that have already been used.
What three types of products does copyright laws affect?
In the short term, copyright encourages creators to create, by giving them the opportunity to derive income from their works. In the long term, copyright enriches the public domain, as protection on these works expire.
Who owns the rights to the works of famous composers like Beethoven Caccini or Vivaldi who didn't have copyright offices in their time?
Nobody owns copyright of music written two hundred years ago. The copyright of anything published before 1923 is irrelevant as it has expired. Copyright in an unpublished work would also expire according to the laws of the country in which it was created. For comparison, in the USA, an old work previously unpublished but recently issued would have a copyright that does not expire until 2047.
What parts of US and Canada copyright laws are the same?
Because both are members of the World Trade Organization, the US and Canada both have copyright laws based on the Berne Convention, so they overlap considerably. However, the US has extended protection for an additional 20 years.
Is it legal to download books from PDF Drive?
Downloading books from PDF Drive may not always be legal, as it depends on the copyright status of the books. Some books on PDF Drive may be shared without the author's permission, which could violate copyright laws. It is important to check the copyright status of the book before downloading it from any website.
What Canadian laws or statutes govern a case like the Napster case?
The 1997 Copyright Act of Canada.
Are there copyright laws in other countries other than the US?
Yes. Copyright as a legal concept originated in the UK in the early 18th century to combat unregulated copying of books. Nowadays almost every country has their own version of copyright laws, and many are a part of international treaties to enforce copyright law amonst themselves.
Why can't you read Harry Potter books online?
Reading books online, violates copyright laws. As of March 2012, you can buy the Harry Potter books in e-book format.
