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Intellectual PropertyUnited States

Copyright Act of 1976

Summary

The primary law governing copyright in the U.S., protecting original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to reproduce the work
  • 02.
    Right to prepare derivative works
  • 03.
    Right to distribute copies to the public
  • 04.
    Right to perform the work publicly

Penalties

  • 01.
    Statutory damages between $750 and $30,000 per work
  • 02.
    Willful infringement damages up to $150,000 per work
  • 03.
    Injunctions to prevent further use
  • 04.
    Criminal penalties for commercial infringement

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