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Get Answers Quickly to Patent, Trademark and Copyright Questions from Williamson Intellectual Property Law, LLC
Williamson Intellectual Property Law, LLC announces its "Quick Answers" page for intellectual property questions regarding patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Why You Must Obey Movie Copyright Laws In The Digital Age
Many people have pursued the hobby of downloading movies and songs on the Internet and sharing them with their friends and family online. However, this is direct violation of U.S. copyright laws. Not surprisingly, the biggest violators of the movie copyright laws are students. The movie industry is sending out copyright infringement claims to college universities around the country. One reason that college students may be the hardest hit is that they are not aware of how serious a crime copyright infringement is.
What Is International Copyright Law?
Many people are surprised to learn there is no international copyright law. Yes, that is right. There is not an international copyright law that will protect your work on the other side of the world. However, it is important to note that most countries do offer some form of protection known as ?foreign? works.
The US Copyright Law: An Overview
When a writer or artist has finished creating their work, copyright laws automatically protect it from being reproduced or distributed by other people without the owner's permission. Since the conception of the first US Copyright Law back in 1790, it has evolved and been amended to adapt and adjust to the ever-changing needs of writers and artists. Today, the US Copyright Act of 1976 has widened its scope to protect other works of literature and art, such as novels, music, movies, poems, paintings, photographs, and a lot more. Anything owner's idea that became tangible after are automatically protected under the copyright law.
Understanding International Copyright Laws For Software Programmers
Is there one governing law for international software copyright? According to agreements by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIP), any software written has an automatic copyright. This is a conclusive consensus as far as an international copyright goes.
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