Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Copy-right

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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