The History of Software Copyright Laws

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Copyright on computer software has not always been clear. In the early days of computers, so few programs existed that copyright protection was not a necessity. However, the growth of a separate software manufacturing industry and widespread marketing of software products meant that the development

German Copyright Law

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German copyright law is enforced by laws passed by the German government and recorded in the German Copyright Act. The Holme Roberts & Owen legal website explains that German copyright rules have specific differences from those used in the U.S.

How to Copyright Photos in Canada

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Copyright law in Canada, with regard to photos, protects the photographer or original creator's rightful ownership. Furthermore, copyrighting photos allows the applicant to legally sell and distribute those photos as the rightful owner. The process to obtain full copyright on photos in Canada is sim

Copyright Solicitors and Issues of Intellectual Property

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While intellectual property and copyright are very closely linked, there are differences between them. This article looks at the issue of intellectual property and copyright, examining what they are and how they relate to each other.

Plush Toys - Protecting the Copyright, Trademark and Patent

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If you have ideas for unique plush toys, it's just right to do everything to protect them. Plush toys are very profitable and if you don't cover all bases to protect your ideas, "enterprising" individuals will take advantage of it. They will be doing it "legally" becaus

Digital Music Copyright Laws

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Compact discs are becoming less popular with digital music files available for download over the Internet.cd on a slim box image by pavel siamionov from Fotolia.comThe development of digital music files and the advent of the Internet have revolutionized the way that consumers access,...

Copyright Emulator Laws

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Emulators want to playjoystick image by Oliv from Fotolia.comWhen discussing both copyright and emulators at the same time, it is usually in a conversation about video games. A potential copyright issue might involve video gamers trying to find a workaround after discovering they can't...

How to Obtain a Foreign Copyright

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There is no such thing as an international copyright--you must obtain copyright protection under the laws of each individual country where you desire protection. However, the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works has harmonized international copyright laws to a great ext

Understanding Movie Copyrights

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Outdoor movie events are all about fun; getting together with family and friends in the community and enjoying a new film or an old favorite. If you are the one planning the event, though, you have the responsibility of making sure your event complies with movie copyright law. If you have never put

Economic Analysis of Copyright Law

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Copyright law protects the creators of written and recorded works, allowing them to earn income from the sale of their works and prohibiting unauthorized copying of these works. Copyright law is a branch of intellectual property law, which also includes trademarks and patents, and is a legal special

Song Copyright - How Songs and Music Are Protected by Copyright

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How to copyright songs and music is generally misunderstood. This article debunks the myths and explains the best ways to copyright-protect your original work quickly and easily.

Copyright, Patents and Trademarks

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If you've written a book, started a business or have a really great idea for a new invention, you might have some confusion about whether you need a copyright, patents or a trademark to protect your rights. If you have an original written document, such as a story, poem or article then you woul

Design Patent: Apply Through Expert Help

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Designing something new and unique is the dream of thousands of people. But not all are able to fulfill their dream. But there are lucky few, who with their intelligence, hard work and dedication design ...

How to Protect Software Copyrights

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Although the entertainment industry gets most of the attention when it comes to the losses created by copyright infringement these days, software developers have been dealing with privacy issues for years. A foolproof method for stopping software piracy has yet to be developed, although software man

How to Do Endnotes in APA

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APA style, codified by the American Psychological Association, provides detailed guidelines for formatting resources that are cited in research papers, essays and other published works, especially for scientific monographs. In use, numbered footnotes and endnotes provide information about the sourc

Does Copyright Exist in a Digital World?

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Digital technology has changed the way people create, distribute and use copyright works. People want to use new technology that is easily and readily available, but many uses of technology, such as transferring old LPs to MP3 for ease of listening, constitute civil or criminal offences.

The Many Benefits of Registering a Copyright

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When you get your copyright registered with the United States Copyright Office with the Library of Congress, you are creating a legal document, a record, of the details of the particular document you have created and are claiming the rights to it. Registration of your project is not really a require

General Copyright Laws

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Copyright law is usually marked by the familiar symbol of a "C" within a circle.Wireframe Copyright Symbol image by Stacey Alexander from Fotolia.comThe Internet and other technological advances have made it possible to find more information than ever, right at our fingertips. With so...

Photocopy Laws

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Copyright. image by Blue Moon from Fotolia.comIn general, copyright law protects the original work of authors. The author has the right to register and copyright the work with the Copyright Office and file a lawsuit against any person who infringes upon his copyrighted work. Photocopying...

How to Copyright Protect My CD

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Copyrighting your CD ensures that you retain all legal rights to it, including the rights to duplicate, distribute and adapt the CD. Copyrighting protects against someone stealing your music and using it for his own profit. To copyright your CD, visit the U.S. Copyright website, fill out the appropr