Do note that we are talking about purchasing and possession. Not downloading or making a copy. Regards!
2006-08-04 04:29:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
both are the same thing. and yes it's illegal any way you put it.
2006-08-04 05:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by englishbreakfastea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the owner complains. Copy a top-ten book and you'll likely get sued.
Copy a copyrighted 1987 article from People magazine and most likely you'll be just fine.
2006-08-04 04:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buying a pirated copyrighted work is similar to receiving stolen goods.
2006-08-04 04:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by bond_adambond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
The rule of thumb needs to be this:
If the person or group who created the work and/or owns the rights to it does not get a piece of the purchase price, then the transaction and the use of the work are illegal
2006-08-04 04:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by Isaac H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you knew or suspected it was pirated prior to the purchase, then yes, it's illegal. It's no different if you made the copy yourself.
2006-08-04 04:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, you are basically receiving stolen goods and are subject to the copyright/anti-piracy laws of the United States
2006-08-04 04:35:08 · answer #6 · answered by monicmem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The onle way to justify the purchase of pirated work is to report on it. Here is an example: http://www.freewebs.com/overpopulation1/illustrations.htm
2006-08-04 04:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by www.freewebs.com/belles-lettres 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weeeellllll, you are asking if it's legal to watch "illegal video", so I suppose the question's sort of nonsensical, but, as Judith R said, it depends on where you live. It also depends on your definition of "illegal video". Recorded audio or video (home-made VHS or DVD recordings of TV shows or films) are legal in most countries (it was only made legal last month here in Australia, in fact), but it really comes back to two factors: definition and location.
2016-03-26 22:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you have knowlege of the copy being pirated.
2006-08-04 04:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by S. Leroy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-08-04 04:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Marshal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely and is punishable by law with a hefty fine or even custodial sentence.
2006-08-04 04:33:56 · answer #11 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋