Help in Copyright Laws
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 at 11:50 pm
The copyright law (section 501) states that any person violating the exclusive rights of the author infringes the copyright of that author. Section 106 in the same law explained that the owner has the exclusive right to:
- *Display copyrighted work publicly
- *Perform the work publicly
- *Distribute copies of this work to the public through lending, lease, rental, sale, or other transfer of ownership
- *Prepare derivative works based on the work
- *Reproduce the work in copies
- *Perform the work publicly (in case of sound recordings) by means of digital audio transmission.
If you engage in these activities without obtaining the permission of the owner, then you committed a crime and are liable for infringement. To makes sure that you are not breaking this law, consult with the Copyright office. This office serves as a primary place of record where anyone can register claims to copyright and record documents related to copyright.
On the other hand, if you believe that your copyright has been infringed, you may file a criminal lawsuit and contact IP (Intellectual Property) Program of FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). It’s recommended that you seek legal advice from a copyright attorney (one who specializes in arts, intellectual property, or entertainment law matters) and discuss your legal options.
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