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Software is considered a "literary work" and protected by copyright. Some countries have specific laws about how software may be used within copyright laws, such as 17 USC § 117 in the USA, which allows owners of a lawful copy to make one backup copy for archival purposes. Also, § 109 prohibits rental or lease of copies of software without a license.
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Which Canadian law defines software copyright infringement?
Copyright Law 1985 (C-42), as amended.
What has the author Mark S Lee written?
Mark S. Lee has written: 'Entertainment & intellectual property law' -- subject(s): Copyright, Copyright infringement, Entertainers, Intellectual property infringement, Law and legislation, Legal status, laws, Performing arts, Piracy (Copyright), Software protection
Is it illegal for someone to make a film with copyright infringement?
Yes. Copyright infringement of any form is a violation of federal law.
What law protects your work from copyright infringement?
It requires permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law.
Is copyright infringement governed by civil or criminal law?
Copyright infringement is primarily governed by civil law, but in some cases, it can also be considered a criminal offense.
How do you use international law in a sentence?
Copyright infringement is against international law.
Is copying a newspaper copyright infringement?
Yes, unless you have permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law.
Is copyright backed by law?
yes, people can be fined or even in some cases go to jail for copyright infringement
What kind of violation is copyright infringement?
It's a civil violation of federal law.
Breaking copyrighr law?
Copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying a work without permission of the rightsholder is an infringement of copyright law. In the US, infringement is punishable by fines up to $30,000.
What makes Library Loans copyright legal?
By law, libraries are specifically exempted from copyright infringement. (see related links for the specific language of the law)
Is copyright infringement a felony?
Many types of willful infringement of copyright are felonies, under US copyright law. 18 USC § 2319 lists the penalties for various violations, including felonies and misdemeanor copyright crimes. These penalties are in addition to any civil damages or injunction for infringement, which may be claimed by a copyright owner through a lawsuit.
