Copyright Registration Copyright Infringement And Ways Of Avoiding It
Intellectual works such as written stories, poems, recorded songs, artworks, and photographs are just some of the original creations that can obtain Copyright Protection. It implies that the authors, creators, or artists or these original works own the exclusive rights to sell, distribute, derive, or modify their material. Without the owner’s expressed permission, it is not legal for anyone to use the copyrighted work. Otherwise, the owner can sue you for violating the Copyright Law, and you may be held liable for Copyright Infringement. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT Copyright Infringement is just another term for theft of ideas and piracy. To be specific, it refers to the act of stealing someone’s original creations and violating his Intellectual Property (IP). It is indeed an illegal offense, especially when the person who has copied the idea, recoups all the benefits on behalf of the original creator. EXAMPLES OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT 1. A classic example of copyright infringement involves the use of music in your videos. If you haven’t obtained the legal consent to use a song or audio as the background music in your creative works, presentations, or movies, you