What is copyright infringement liability?

Copyright infringement liability is the legal responsibility for violating someone else’s copyright. In Delaware, laws are in place to protect creative works such as books, songs, movies, and art from being used without permission. Copyright infringement involves using a copyright-protected work without authorization. Under Delaware law, there are three forms of copyright infringement: direct, contributory, and vicarious. Direct infringement occurs when a person copies, distributes, displays, or performs a copyrighted work without a valid license. Contributory infringement occurs when a person encourages or helps someone else to commit direct infringement. Vicarious infringement occurs when a person has the right and ability to control the infringing activities of another person and profits from that activity. When someone infringes on a copyright, the copyright holder may be able to seek monetary damages in the form of lost profits or actual damages. In some cases, they may also be able to seek legal fees or an injunction to stop the infringing behavior. Since copyright infringement can be a serious offense, it is important to understand the legal ramifications and seek professional advice when faced with a potential infringement issue. It is also important to obtain permission when using copyrighted material to avoid potential legal issues.

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