Can I use copyrighted material without permission?

No, you cannot use copyrighted material without permission. In Nebraska, any work that is eligible for copyright protection is immediately protected by the law, regardless of whether it is registered with the Copyright Office. This means that any original work of authorship, including literary, musical, choreographic, pictorial, and audiovisual works, are automatically copyrighted, and the author has exclusive rights to it. Any unauthorized use of copyrighted materials without the consent of the owner is considered copyright infringement, which is punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both. In Nebraska, copyright infringement can also bring civil damages or liabilities, such as those from copyright litigation. For example, the author of the work can seek monetary damages from the infringer and can also seek an injunction to prevent them from further infringing the copyright. Therefore, it is important to get permission to use any copyrighted material.

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