You must be aware while watching any film, the first appears is the © symbol. What does that mean? It means Copyright Infringement threatening jail time and fines. It’s just not movies. It can be songs, pictures, books, blogs, podcasts, paintings and even software. It is very important for business owners as well as consumers to know how to avoid copyright infringement.

What Is Copyright Infringement?

Copyright infringement in India has become a serious issue in the modern world and it occurs when a person intentionally or unintentionally copies the work of another creator. Copyright laws objective’s is to protect the creator of original works, which are creative expressions from others using and profiting their work, without permission. In other words, the author or creator owns the rights to the work and can decide if and how others use his or her creation.

For example, there will be music copyright for songwriters on their lyrics. When songwriters allow artists to record their words, there would be an agreement which clearly states that there would be no copyright infringement.

If the songwriter finds out that there is copycat waiting to capture your hard work, the songwriter has authority to take legal action for copyright infringement against the artist (copycat). We can also use “stealing” word for Copyright infringement.

Now, there are two penalties for Copyright infringement. The penalties can be civil or criminal. Criminal penalties depend on the seriousness of the infringement and also include fines and/or imprisonment.

Now, let’s see how to avoid copyright infringement:

Understand the limits of copyright

For example, if you writing your own alternate history book based on actual historical events, it cannot be considered copyright infringement. However, if you writing a book based on another person’s work would be considered infringement, as facts and ideas created by a writer are considered original thought preserved by the law – unless, of course, the copyright has expire and the work has entered the public domain. You should always know the caution and investigate the copyright status of works you want to use.

Understand copyright exemptions

Always consider the exact purpose of the use, the extent of the use, how substantial it is, and the impact such use would have on the work’s market value. Avoid using the copyrighted work – or alternatively, ask for permission from the copyright holder.

Assume copyright until proven otherwise

Just start assuming that a given work is protected by federal copyright, unless you can reliably confirm that it is not because if you find that information on the Internet, then someone does already own it.

Very simple 2 rules:

• Always stay away from fines or legal action which can take up valuable time and resources.
• Identify and protect original works, and educate family and/or employees about copyright infringement.

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