Copyright Infringement Legal Guides (8 found)

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You may be able to pursue a copyright infringement case if someone uses, duplicates, or broadcasts your copyrighted work without permission–particularly to earn income.
Nicole S. Dandridge
Written by Nicole S. Dandridge
Contributor Level 4

Songwriters: Copyright registration required to sue infringing mega companies, superstars and public figures
Barry Neil Shrum
Written by Barry Neil Shrum
Contributor Level 5

The concept of “fair use” is a very misunderstood concept. This is a very simple guide to point you toward an proper analysis of fair use.
Tamara Lynn Harper
Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
Contributor Level 5

Copyright protects “original works of authorship” that are fixed in a tangible form of expression. The fixation need not be directly perceptible so long as it may be communicated with the aid of a machine or device. Several categories of material are generally not eligible for protection.
Jefferson Hampton Coulter II
Written by Jefferson Hampton Coulter II
Contributor Level 4

Copyright registration is not necessary to own a copyright, but it is required to enforce your rights and control the use of your work.
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Internet law is still being defined and developed because the Internet is relatively new.
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Computer fraud includes a range of crimes such as unauthorized computer use, creation of computer viruses, posing as an Internet seller but sending no goods...
Derek Linke
Written by Derek Linke
Contributor Level 3

You don’t need to register to sue somebody for using your mark. However, it’s a good idea to file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to register your mark.

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