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Copyright protection exists the moment a work is created and fixed in a tangible form that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.

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What year was the copyright made effective?

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What does the date indicate on a copyright system?

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What are the most effective remedies for copyright infringement?

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What year was the copyright law made effective?

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Is downloading Morpheus a copyright issue?

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In what circumstances have copyright issues happened?

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How do you get a copyright and what is it for?

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In Britain what is the punishment for breaking the copyright law?

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