What is an infringement of copyright?

An infringement of copyright is the unauthorized use of someone else’s creative work. In North Carolina, an infringement of copyright can be a violation of the state’s laws regarding the use of a work without permission. The owner of the copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, publically perform, and adapt the work. If someone else uses the work, without permission from the copyright owner, they can be in violation of copyright law. Generally speaking, an infringement of copyright includes the following activities: copying the work; distributing the work; performing the work publically; and issuing copies of the work. For example, if someone makes copies of a book and distributes them without the permission of the copyright owner, then they have infringed on the copyright of the author. Likewise, if someone produces a movie or television show based upon a copyrighted work without permission then they can be in violation of copyright law. In North Carolina, the infringement of copyright is considered a serious offense and offenders can face civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties can range from an injunction against the infringing party to an award of damages to the copyright holder. Criminal penalties can include imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to $10,000. It is important to understand the laws of North Carolina, so that one does not put themselves at risk of a copyright infringement suit.

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