Computer Piracy is usually the distribution of computer software without the permission of the company. The money that would be used for a sale of the commercial copy usually goes to the programmer or programmers of the software. Other who may have benefited from the sales include a range of people depending on the type and scale of the software. For example a video game may include investors, programmers, developers, artists, producers, publishers, distribution, and retail clerks; upwards of hundreds of people who are benefited by the sale of the software.

Violation of intellectual property rights dates back to the early 17th century, before copyright law even existed: when anyone outside the stationers' guild published materials (publishing being exclusive to stationers by royal charter), they were labeled as pirates.

In regard to software piracy, only the final, compiled program was protected by copyright until 1980, when a clear definition for "computer software" was added to US copyright law. Prior to that, source code could be shared without violating copyright.

That being said, illegal sharing of software began almost immediately as the Bulletin Board System grew, starting in the late 1970s; users would download software directly from a BBS, or even just use the BBS to connect with others willing to mail floppy disks. Little action was taken in part because money wasn't changing hands, but also because the software companies knew the BBSs were too poor to bother suing.

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It depends. There are many variables that could dictate the answer. There is no "one correct" answer. * If the material in question provides a royalty-free, public use and public redistribution license, then it may be repackaged, given away or sold as long as it does not violate any explicit restrictions provided. In most cases, if you unsure, contact the content author/owner for clarification. This is often most helpful should legal issues arise later. * Most sound recordings are not available under a royalty-free, public use and distribution license, and their copyrights won't expire until 2067, so any copying of those recordings would technically infringe the copyrights. Selling them would be a federal crime (or perhaps state crime, depending upon how old the recordings are), with fines. Marking them with the names of albums or artists could also be a trademark or publicity rights infringement. Any profits you earn would be taken away, plus penalties, costs and attorneys' fees.

Create realistic laws covering copyright and fair use. With realistic laws for fair use, copyright violations would be reduced and could actually be prosecuted as needed.

Additionally, reducing the cost of items that are pirated would reduce the incentive to pirate.

In the PC world, the only portion of a computer that consistently increases in cost is software. With the changes that the software companies have made, removing printed documentation and forcing software buyers to buy the instruction manuals at a great significant cost, it would seem reasonable that the savings would be passed to the consumer.

People can download music from the internet legally, if they go through a legitimate site or program such as I Tunes. People illegally downloading music from illegal websites or using illegal programs if not ethically right, and rips off copyrighted material. However this question can only be answered by personal opinion.

It definitely is NOT. Many companies post images, logos, and stories that are copyrighted. MOST government websites have content that is not copyrighted, some will have content that IS copyrighted, and used with permission of the owner. When reading an article, or viewing images, scroll down- you may see a notice that says something like "All rights reserved" and the c in a circle symbol that means copyrighted- and a date. That is NOT public domain.

Well, you need to be lucky enough to accidently access someone elses account then you go up and make a shortcut, worked for me!

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All U.S. government works: USGS maps, GPO publications produced by government employees, etc.

No, a registered trademark logo does not need to include the "®" symbol (the letter R enclosed in a circle). However, using the ® symbol can be beneficial for a trademark owner because it provides notice to the public that the trademark is registered with the relevant government authority and enjoys certain legal protections. It can also help deter others from using the trademark without permission, as it signals that the owner is actively protecting their intellectual property rights.

If you have a registered trademark and want to use the ® symbol with your logo, you are generally allowed to do so. Just ensure that you are using it with the exact trademark that has been officially registered, as using it with a different or unregistered mark can potentially lead to legal issues. Additionally, trademark laws may vary from country to country, so it's a good idea to consult with a legal professional or intellectual property attorney to ensure you are complying with the specific regulations in your jurisdiction.

Copyright laws can protect comic book characters as long as they meet the requirements for copyright protection, such as being original and fixed in a tangible medium. Characters that are sufficiently distinct and unique can be protected by copyright, but individual elements like powers or abilities may not be enough to protect an entire character.

You should not copy an out of print book. You should check the rights or buy a used copy of this book.

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In the United States, a federal trademark registration can have an initial term of 10 years from the date of registration. However, trademark owners have the opportunity to renew their trademark registrations indefinitely as long as they continue to use the mark in commerce and follow the renewal requirements.

To maintain a federal trademark registration, trademark owners must file a Declaration of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) under Section 8 of the Lanham Act between the 5th and 6th year after registration and then renew the registration by filing both a Declaration of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) and a renewal application under Section 9 of the Lanham Act between the 9th and 10th year after registration. After the initial 10-year term, this renewal process must be repeated every 10 years to keep the trademark registration in force.

It's important for trademark owners to stay on top of these renewal deadlines to ensure the continued protection of their trademarks. Failure to renew a trademark registration can result in the loss of trademark rights.

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Internal control systems are control procedures put in place by the management of an organisation to ensure efficient and effective operation of her activities, so as to meet the organisation's objectives.

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The first entry in the series, 1964's The Pink Phink, featured the Panther harassing his foil, a little white moustached man who somewhat resembles the animated version of the feature films' Inspector Clouseau (this character is officially known as "The Man"), by constantly trying to paint the little man's blue house pink. The Pink Phink won the 1964 Academy Award for Animated Short Film, and subsequent shorts in the series, usually featuring the Panther opposite the little man, were successful releases.

TM stands for "Trademark"

R stands for "Registered"

They are both used to idenify patents.

Virtually all recordings are protected by copyright, and all contemporary music. Older works (prior to 1923 in the US) may not be protected, but arrangements, adaptations, performances, and recordings of it would be.

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Thomas Edison was granted 1093 US Patents - a record that has yet to be broken by a single individual. He also held a couple hundred foreign patents in the UK, France, and Germany. This goes without mentioning the 500-800 denied US applications he filed as well as other inventions he may never have had sought protection for.

There is nowhere in Colorado that you can copyright your bumper sticker, for a number of reasons. First copyright is a federal law. You have to register with the US Copyright office (http://www.copyright.gov). Second, names titles, common words/phrases, slogans, etc do not qualify for copyright protection.

Now as to trademark, you will have to file with the US patent & trademark office (http://uspto.gov). There are certain requirements that have to be met and a search will have to be performed before trademark protection can be offered.