Breaking it for different things like music, art, literature, etc. Just tell me or websites are good too. Thanks.
2007-03-28 04:57:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say:
"A party may seek to protect his or her copyrights against unauthorized use by filing a civil lawsuit in federal district court. If you believe that your copyright has been infringed, consult an attorney. In cases of willful infringement for profit, the U.S. Attorney may initiate a criminal investigation."
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-fairuse.html#infringed -- Link to above quote
Also, here's what NOLO has to say:
"If someone violates the rights of a copyright owner, the owner is entitled to file a lawsuit in federal court asking the court to:
* issue orders to prevent further violations (restraining orders and injunctions)
* award money damages if appropriate, and
* in some circumstances, award attorney fees.
Whether the lawsuit will be effective and whether damages will be awarded depends on whether the alleged infringer can raise one or more legal defenses to the charge."
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/pg/5/objectId/481F4C85-6B92-44DC-9B0914A9E9658A64/catId/DAE53B68-7BF5-455A-BC9F3D9C9C1F7513/310/276/FAQ/ -- Link to above quote
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-03-28 06:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you break copyright law, the copyright holder has grounds to sue you for damages.
That doesn't mean they *will* sue you, just that if they do, and they have proof of your violation, they have a good case and will likely win.
So, when violating a copyright, you are running a risk - that the copyright holder will sue you and win. How big this risk is depends on the copyright holder's disposition to sue (do they really want to spend the energy to sue), and the strength of their proof against you.
In the recent music downloading lawsuits, the record companies were very motivated to sue, to make examples of people so to deter others, and had good proof - the computer records of all of the downloaders' activities.
2007-03-28 05:00:46 · answer #2 · answered by Steven D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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What happens when you break a copyright law?
Breaking it for different things like music, art, literature, etc. Just tell me or websites are good too. Thanks.
2015-08-11 00:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Willyt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi violation of the copyright laws in great britain can result in you having to pay the true owner royalties. royalties are a perccentage of the income you get for an item. you may also be sued and have to pay a large amount of money.
this site is a copy of the act relating to copyright law
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2002/20020025.htm#1
2007-03-28 05:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by carl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing.
Categorically. It depends on the severity of the infringement and the depth of the pockets of the assignee.
So if it's a large blatant infringement and the owner has a lot of resources, then you'll get a cease and desist letter. If you comply it stops. If you continue you get a court case started.
2007-03-28 05:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Wonka 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TWO THINGS: fines and jail! for breaking copyright laws! and if you are doing this, then get ready for a lawsuit!!
2007-03-28 05:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by daniel d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get sued for damanges if you get caught!
2007-03-28 05:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get sent to a "Pound me in the a** prison"!!!
2007-03-28 05:00:57 · answer #8 · answered by Tyrone Biggums 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be sued or arrested.
2007-03-28 05:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I come and arrest you
2007-03-28 05:01:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋