Copyright law slideshare

A copyright lasts for 95 years for corporate authors after publication for anything on or after 1978.

Feb 14, 2012Anyone found to have infringed a copyrighted work may be liable for statutory damages up to $30,000 for each work infringed and, if willful

How does copyright law promote creativity?

• Copyright law confers exclusive right to performers like actors, musicians, jugglers, snake charmers, etc. to do certain acts.
These rights conferred on the performers are a positive step in encouraging their creativity 39.

What are the acts resulting in copyright infringement?

Acts resulting Infringement  Making infringing copies for sale or hire;  Permitting any place where performance constitutes infringement of copyright;  Distributing infringing copies for the purpose of trade;  Public exhibition of infringing copies by way of trade; and  Importation of infringing copies. 17 18.