Index
Copyright Act of 1976
Summary
The primary basis of copyright law in the United States, protecting original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to reproduce the work in copies
- 02.The right to prepare derivative works based upon the 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
- 02.Increased statutory damages up to $150,000 for willful infringement
- 03.Actual damages and profits
- 04.Injunctions to prevent further infringement
Verified Citations
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