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Intellectual PropertyUnited States

Copyright Act of 1976

Summary

The primary federal statute governing copyright in the United States, protecting original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to reproduce the work in copies
  • 02.
    Right to prepare derivative works based upon the work
  • 03.
    Right to distribute copies of the work to the public
  • 04.
    Right to perform or display the work publicly

Penalties

  • 01.
    Statutory damages ranging from $750 to $30,000 per work
  • 02.
    Increased damages up to $150,000 for willful infringement
  • 03.
    Injunctions to stop further use
  • 04.
    Seizure of infringing goods

Verified Citations

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