The Early History of Copyright Law in the United States of America

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The idea of copyright began with the invention of the printing press, which is largely credited for spreading knowledge to the layperson. Copyright was meant to protect the authors of the book who in the past had to copy their books by hand if they wanted to reproduce them. Without the printing pres

Copyright Laws for Pictures in an Office

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U.S. copyright laws dictate how original works, such as photographs, can be used by people who didn't create them.copyright image by cam422 from Fotolia.comIt is important to understand copyright laws before reproducing or displaying a copyrighted work without permission from the...

What Is Legal and Illegal File Sharing?

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In the world of internet marketing and the internet in general, there is legal file sharing and illegal file sharing. This article discusses the difference between the two.

Copyright Infringement Statute of Limitations

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The Statute of Limitations is created in order to protect potential defendants from being sued after so many years have passed and memories of crucial details have faded concerning the matter. The Statute of Limitations for copyright law is three years. Because copyright law is federal, the three-ye

How Specialist Copyright Solicitors Deal With Copyright Infringement

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If someone infringes on your copyright, you might want to seek legal advice. This article looks at the issue of infringement and how a copyright solicitor can help you deal with it.

Digital Agenda Copyright Laws

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The Digital Agenda Act prohibits breaking anti-piracy codes embedded in digital materialcds and sheet music image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comA number of countries and entities use the term “digital agenda” when talking about reforms and legislation concerning copyright...

Internet TV Government Regulations

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Intenet TV is copyright law's newest enemy.Internet investment concept image by Christopher Meder from Fotolia.comIt goes without saying that you can find almost anything online. The Internet is an international space which is constantly expanding and evolving, and is notoriously...

Copyright – When There Are Two or More Authors

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Copyright laws are written to heavily favor the author of the work, which makes sense in general framework but can often cause confusion in the real world. One situation where things get a bit strange ...

Why Are Copyright Laws Important?

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A copyright law is a legal protection provided to the original author, musician, or artist. It covers works including plays and dramas, books, songs and recordings, architecture, motion pictures and machinery. From a legal standpoint, a copyright is proof that the work is original and not copied fro

Things You Wouldn't Think Are Copyrighted

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U.S. Copyright Law seeks to protect creators by giving them the right to profit from the works they have created. While many copyrighted works have been highlighted in recent years due to the ease with which copyrights are violated (particularly for songs, movies and computer programs), there are ma

Unique Forms Of Bakery Packaging Supplies

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Presently, packaging supplies are not just made use of when moving or when giving gifts. A lot of corporations are now applying them for the objective of creating their solutions a lot more salable by ...

Instructions to Copyright Photos

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By U.S. law, a photograph you take is automatically copyrighted without you having to fill out an application or declare copyright. You can choose to copyright a photograph if you fear there will be a dispute about who took the photograph. This will allow you to legally defend a dispute where someon

Copyright Laws & Guidelines

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The copyright laws of the United States grant automatic legal protection to "original works of authorship," whether the work is published or not. Copyright is automatic, at the time when a work is in tangible form. In general, copyright means that no one else can use your work without your permissio

How to Copyright - Common Law and Statutory Law Compared

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While creating and maintaining common law copyright protection is beneficial, the Copyright Act, a federal statute, provides additional benefits and protection rights to an owner. The most commonly recognized rights are the ability to sue within federal court, the ability to recover statutory damage

Film Copyright Laws

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Before home video technology, many people didn't think about film copyright laws. Now, technology allows people to copy films in ways that may violate the copyright owner's rights. DVD bootlegs of films taped in a theater with a hidden camcorder are a cheap way to see a new release, but those discs

DMCA Is Definately Your Online Defense Shield

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Copyright is one of the most significant non tangible assets of an organization. Organizations consider copyrighting their entities as an essential legal obligation. This act infers that the organization values the social and ethical rules followed globally.

Copyright Laws on Copying Music

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Copying CDs is technically only legal when using a stand-alone CD burner.cd-r image by matteo NATALE from Fotolia.comCopying music is easier than ever thanks to the proliferation of MP3 players, computers, cell phones and other devices that have the ability to record, modify and transfer...

How to Ask for a Copyright

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According to the U.S. government's copyright website (reference 1), Americans who create "original works of authorship," such as books, music, works of art, poetry, movies, architecture and computer software, can receive copyright protection from the moment they create it. In other words, you do not

How To Protect What You Create With A Copyright

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In the United States there are millions of people every year who create original music, research, or write books and other forms of creative expression. These are covered by the term intellectual property and are given protection under copyright laws. If you are a publisher, writer, or editor it is

How to Stop a Copyright

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A copyright is a group of rights to protect the original creation of literature, dramatic work, musical and artistic productions, known as intellectual property. In order to use material in any work of literature, music or art, you must purchase the copyright from the owner of the intellectual prope