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The creator of a work -- be it a visual, literary, dramatic, architectural or cinematographic work or sound recording -- holds copyright. Anyone who uses the work in any way without the copyright holder’s permission is infringing on the copyright and can be prosecuted for damages. In rare cases -- generally sustained, for-profit infringement -- the violator can face prison time.
Copies
Unauthorized copies are perhaps the most common form of copyright infringement, especially with regards to music and software (software is protected under the literary works category of copyright). With commercial music and video, the buyer is permitted personal use with the unit that was purchased. However, as soon as the buyer makes a copy for a friend or uploads a copy to a peer-to-peer network, the buyer is infringing. Software operates a little differently; usually, the buyer can install the software onto one or two computers, after which further use is considered infringement.
Distribution
Unlawful distribution is another common form of copyright infringement. Unlawful distribution happens when a consumer uses peer-to-peer file sharing networks or posts media on a website for public consumption, or when counterfeiters transport and sell pirated DVDs, CDs, books, software and other products.
Sales
Only the copyright holder has the right to profit from a given work. While you do not have to make money off of copyright infringement to be prosecuted for it, selling without the copyright holder’s express permission is a clear violation. Most people found guilty of selling work without permission from the copyright holder are counterfeiters, however.
Other Infringements
Copyright gives the holder the exclusive right to reproduce, promote, display, perform, show, import, translate, adapt and make derivative works of the artistic work in question. Doing any of these activities without the permission of the copyright holder constitutes copyright infringement. If a copyright holder suspects that you are infringing on his rights, he can sue you for damages in court, which start at $150,000 per infringement.
CopiesUnauthorized copies are perhaps the most common form of copyright infringement, especially with regards to music and software (software is protected under the literary works category of copyright). With commercial music and video, the buyer is permitted personal use with the unit that was purchased. However, as soon as the buyer makes a copy for a friend or uploads a copy to a peer-to-peer network, the buyer is infringing. Software operates a little differently; usually, the buyer can install the software onto one or two computers, after which further use is considered infringement.
Distribution
Unlawful distribution is another common form of copyright infringement. Unlawful distribution happens when a consumer uses peer-to-peer file sharing networks or posts media on a website for public consumption, or when counterfeiters transport and sell pirated DVDs, CDs, books, software and other products.
Sales
Only the copyright holder has the right to profit from a given work. While you do not have to make money off of copyright infringement to be prosecuted for it, selling without the copyright holder’s express permission is a clear violation. Most people found guilty of selling work without permission from the copyright holder are counterfeiters, however.
Other Infringements
Copyright gives the holder the exclusive right to reproduce, promote, display, perform, show, import, translate, adapt and make derivative works of the artistic work in question. Doing any of these activities without the permission of the copyright holder constitutes copyright infringement. If a copyright holder suspects that you are infringing on his rights, he can sue you for damages in court, which start at $150,000 per infringement.
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