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The person breaking the law would receive a fine (in the US, $750-$30,000), or in extreme cases, jail time (in the US, up to 5 years; in the UK, up to 10 years).
The person infringed upon would suffer loss of income, which might be negligible to a large company, but can have a huge negative impact on individuals.
In the long term, this loss of income can mean creators can no longer afford to create for a living, which leads to less choice for the consumer.
What else can I help you with?
What is the maximum penalty for breaking music copyright in Kenya?
According to the 2001 Copyright Act, Kshs. 800,000 or a maximum custodial sentence of ten years or both.
What is copyright act 1957?
The Copyright Act 1957 is an outdated Indian copyright law. The current revision is the Copyright Act 1999.
What is the Federal copyright act of 1965?
The Copyright Act 1965 is an outdated UK copyright law; the current law is the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.
What is the UK copyright act?
The current UK copyright law is the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended.
What is the Digital Technology and Copyright Act of 1994?
The 1994 act is the copyright law of New Zealand; it was significantly updated by the Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008.
What year was the copyright act founded?
The first copyright act was written in 1709 and went into effect in 1710.
What has the Copyright Designs and Patents Act got to do with computers?
The Copyright Designs and Patents Act defines patents for computer hardware and software, and copyright on software.
Can you copy a US VHS to DVD UK for a library without breaking copyright?
It may be allowed under Chapter 3 Paragraph 42 of the Copyright Design and Patents Act, but you may wish to consult with legal counsel to develop guidelines.
What is the law you are breaching in copyright?
The specific law varies from country to country. In the US, it is the Copyright Act 1976; in the UK, it is the Copyright, Design, and Patents Act 1988.
When did the Singapore Copyright Act come into force?
On August 15, 2005 the Singapore Copyright Act went into force.
How can copyright be infringement in the Sonny Bono?
The Copyright Term Extension Act is also known as the Sonny Bono act.
What are the punishments of breaking the Digital Millennium Copyright Act 2000?
The DMCA did not affect the punishments for infringement laid out in the existing copyright law. Fines range from $750 to $30,000 per infringement, and in extreme cases may include five years in prison.
