Index
U.S. Copyright Act of 1976
Summary
The primary law governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including literary, musical, and artistic works.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies
- 02.The right to prepare derivative works based upon the copyrighted work
- 03.The right to distribute copies of the work to the public
- 04.The right to perform or display the work publicly
Penalties
- 01.Statutory damages between $750 and $30,000 per work infringed
- 02.Enhanced damages up to $150,000 for willful infringement
- 03.Criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment for commercial infringement
- 04.Injunctions to stop further infringement
Verified Citations
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