What are the implications of the copyright law?

Answer 1

In the United States, anyone found to have infringed a copyrighted work may be liable for statutory damages up to $30,000 for each work infringed and, if willful infringement is proven by the copyright owner, that amount may be increased up to $150,000 for each work infringed.

In addition, an infringer of a work may also be liable for the attorney's fees incurred by the copyright owner to enforce his or her rights

There are also provisions for criminal prosecution of infringement and, although rare, they can carry penalties of up to $250,000.000 USD as well as 10 years in prison.

Answer 2

Creators are encouraged to create, by making it financially viable to create for a living. Copyright law gives diversity and choice in the market.

Answer 3

Copyright enables creators to make money from their works by limiting access to them.

Answer 4

You would be subject to fines and (in extreme cases) imprisonment. In the long term, it reduces the incentive for creators to create, leading to less choice for users.

Answer 5

The intent of copyright is to encourage creativity by giving creators the ability to ascribe value to (and ideally make a living from) their imagination and hard work.

Answer 6

IP protection derives from federal law.