Copyright allows the original owner, to republish and reperform their work.
There is always a time frame before you can you have used it freely, which is 50 years after the creator has passed away
Such as:
- Dramatic works (drama)
- Musical works (music)
How is copyright violated?
- More than 10% of the work is copied
- Did not seek permission to use materials
- All software are copyrighted
- Sharing of music over the Internet in any type of format
What type of work is not protected?
- Ideas
- Concepts
- Methods
- Anything that is not documented, is not protected under copyright
Consequences of copyright infringement:
- Maximum fine of $100,000 and or jail term not more than 5 years
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