http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/copyright-infringement.html Avvo.com - Copyright Infringement Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/copyright-protection-and-registration---what-works-are-protected-and-what-is-not-protected 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:33:26 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-analysis-whether-a-copyright-infringement-is-a-fair-use 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:33:22 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/songwriters-copyright-registration-required-to-sue-infringers Songwriters: Copyright registration required to sue infringing mega companies, superstars and public figures Thu, 21 May 2009 16:41:14 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/copyright-registration Copyright registration is not necessary to own a copyright, but it is required to enforce your rights and control the use of your work. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:38:47 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/trademark-registration 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. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:51:07 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/copyright-infringement 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:33:13 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/computer-fraud 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... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:17:05 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/Internet Internet law is still being defined and developed because the Internet is relatively new. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:38:38 PDT