Copyright Infringement
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Group Project
Introduction
Background and History of Copyright
• Invented after the advent of printing press
• King of England and Scotland passed the Licensing Act in 1662
• First real copyright act: The Statue of Anne (1709)
Factors Affecting Modern Copyright:
• Moral rights of the author
• Economic rights of the benefactor
• Property rights of the individual owner of a copy
• A Sovereign’s right to censor and to regulate the printing industry
Factors Affecting Modern Copyright:
• Moral rights of the author
• Economic rights of the benefactor
• Property rights of the individual owner of a copy
• A Sovereign’s right to censor and to regulate the printing industry
Modern Copyright has extended to sound recordings, film, photographs,
software, and architectural works.
With the advent of the Internet and other file sending devices, copyright laws
have also been extended to prevent infringement in such areas.
Benefits/Steps taken
Problems
Our View & Conclusion