The intent of copyright protection is to allow creators to ascribe value to their intellectual works.
The purpose of copyright is "to promote the progress of science and the useful arts."
No, using a cover of a song without copyright for your own performance or recording is not allowed without obtaining the necessary permissions or licenses from the original copyright holder.
Yes, it is illegal to create new accounts for the purpose of obtaining discounts, as it constitutes fraud and violates the terms and conditions of most businesses.
The purpose of obtaining a travel visa is to gain permission from a foreign government to enter and stay in their country for a specific period of time, for purposes such as tourism, business, or study.
A copyright gives the owner the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or license original material.
The copyright page indicates the rightsholder, publication information, and cataloging information from the national library of the country of publication.
The purpose of obtaining a PhD is to gain expertise in a specific field of study, contribute new knowledge through research, and advance one's career opportunities in academia, research, or specialized professions.
When registration was required for protection, the main purpose of the Copyright Office was to maintain records of registration. Now that protection is automatic, they still maintain records of formal registration, but a new role of the Copyright Office is to advise Congress on copyright issues, such as necessary updates and amendments to the law.
A copyright management company handles all the paperwork and negotiations for issuing or obtaining licenses. They tend to be more comfortable with the legalese involved than the creative folk supplying and requesting materials would be.
No, you cannot use copyrighted music for personal use without obtaining permission from the copyright holder.
Fair use or fair dealing clauses in copyright laws allow certain limited unlicensed uses, for purposes such as education and critique.
To reward creative and innovative individuals