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Software and Copyright Laws, 2006.
This paper examines the various laws and regulations which were created to protect the owners of software copyrights.
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper focuses on the legalities surrounding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization Act (TEACH) which were both passed to protect the owners of software copyrights. This paper discusses the issue of software copyright as it pertains mainly to the field of education. The writer contends and explains the manner in which both laws clarify several complicated issues for software users while also offering international protection to owners of copyrighted material. This paper examines the basic premise of TEACH which contains recommendations made by the U.S. Copyright Office that addresses the use of informational material and services obtained via the internet. This paper discusses the responsibilities of online educational organizations who make use of informational software. This paper also delves into the additional concerns and responsibilities facing school libraries regarding the software used on library computers.
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"These requirements are in addition to laws and regulations previously on place. The laws are intended to give software publishers the same protections text publishers have. Just as it is illegal to photocopy textbooks to avoid buying published copies, schools cannot copy software for use on multiple computers unless they have purchased a multiple-use license. Then, they must restrict the number of copies to the number authorized in their purchase. They may not install personal copies of software they purchased for home use on a school computer; or make copies of school-owned software for either home use or to share with parents and students. In addition, the laws address the use of shareware. Sometimes people think of shareware as "free," but it is not, and schools may not use shareware beyond the date at which the shareware copyright owner demands payment. In addition, although freeware is free in that the school does not have to pay for it, the law states that people may not sell freeware."
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Internet Copyright Laws, 2002.
This paper discusses the responsibility that engineers face in their careers regarding the ethics of the internet copyright laws.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper states that the images and text seen on the internet are subject to copyright laws. The paper emphasizes that, under the doctrine of fair use, partial use of a program is permitted if it is for the purpose of public betterment such as education or scholarship needs. The author lists several ways to copyright or protect the copyright of computer software.
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"Copyright arises automatically once an original effort has been started and some aspect of it has been fixed in a tangible medium. One need not even have notice on published copies. Registration is required only if legal action is warranted (and the work originates in the U.S. -- something hereafter presumed in this discussion). However, in the U.S., giving notice and promptly registering works provide advantages with regard to remedies."
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Copyright Laws, 2005.
This in-depth paper examines and compares the issue of copyright and their applicability in terms of the law in the U.S., U.K. and China.
11,904 words (approx. 47.6 pages), 100 sources, MLA, $ 231.95
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This well-researched paper centers on the matter of copyrighted material in terms of literary works, musical compositions, dramatic works, pantomimes and choreographic works, pictorial and multi-media packages within CD-ROMs among others. This paper focuses on the legalities of copyright in the three countries cited primarily from the point of view held by archives. The writer of this paper begins by offering a detailed definition of both archives and copyright. According to this paper, a copyright is a set of laws and rules that are established as a particular form of government with the primary goal of protecting the original works of the author. This paper delves into various concepts of copyright including its being construed as a certain specification of law within a particular field of work. The writer examines the situation in the U.K. which currently houses nearly 2,000 archive repositories of various types in England. This paper analyzes the Title 17, U.S. Code copyright law which applies and can only be enforced in the U.S. The Title 17, U.S. Code is given to original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical and other forms of artistic works which give the owner of the work in question the permission to reproduce said work. This paper details the significance of China's copyright laws on America while delving into the vast differences between China's perception of archived and documented material to that of the western world. The writer examines the growing field of online archives and libraries. This in-depth and informative paper also contains pertinent data and statistics relevant to this specific topic. According to published figures there are 1.5 million visits a year to archives while up to 75% of those who visit do so for private or personal research.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Archives and the Copyright Provisions in the West
Archives and the Copyright Provisions in China
Discussion
Bibliography
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"The term copyright has to be explained to some extent. Copying takes place in a number of instances and can be considered when a single copy is made of an article through photocopying, downloading pages from a Web site, or seeing a picture that has been loaded in the digital format. In all these instances, there is no violation of the rights of the copyright holder, as they may be considered to be a fair use of the facility. Since the question of copying is involved, there has to be an understanding as to whether there are violations of any rights of the copyright holder. The permissions have to be given when certain actions are involved like a movie version from a book, translation of a book into other languages, etc. In these cases, the rights of the copyright holder are involved, and it does not matter from where the person desirous of making the change got hold of the material. It depends on the copyright holder to say how the work for which they are holding copyright will be distributed to the public at large."
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Copyright Laws, 2004.
An analysis of copyright infringement by students.
1,187 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses copyright laws and the frequent infringement of them by students. The paper examines the lack of education in this respect, claiming that the majority of students are unaware of the laws. The paper contends that the extensive use of the internet for research purposes and the incredibly easy method of copying and pasting, leads many students to violate copyright laws.
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"Copyright infringement, especially with regard to the Internet and MP3 files, is a contentious issue indeed. This is why legislation such as the Digital Millennium Act has been put in place in order to curb any unauthorized use of materials. The only situation where it would be ethical for a student to use copyrighted materials without paying for them, would be with the written consent of the creator of the material. I do however believe that the Carnegie Mellon University was somewhat heavy-handed in its punishment of the students involved. The students for example have been given neither prior warning or education regarding copyright. Furthermore, only 71 students of the 250 checked were found to be in possession of unauthorized files. "
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Ethics, Copyright Laws and the Internet, 2006.
This paper discusses the growing lack of ethics in the communications industry as well as the need for more supervision and stricter guidelines when using copyrighted materials on the internet.
2,355 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper examines the general lack of awareness and regulations regarding the ethical and legal implications involving copyrighted materials displayed on the internet. Business and technology follows the imperative of development with little regard for how ethics and morals are influenced and the end result is that ethical issues are often left behind. Also discussed is the changing nature of information and technology which has resulted in the changing nature of privacy. This paper examines both copyright and patent laws and the lack of supervision of these guidelines on the internet as well as the ongoing attempts by the industry to reinforce these same laws. Topics covered in this report include: Organizational Impacts/Issues Future of the Topic Conclusion Bibliography
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"Computers are seen as logical, rational devices, by which logical, rational actions are carried out, without any ethical implication. No blame or censure can thus be accorded when the computer suffers a breakdown or when the software has a bug. Such technology is seen as an entity on its own, without any moral intervention or evaluation. The reason for this is another result of the rapid development of technology. Few truly understand the nature of computing or information technology. Technology is used as a tool, without being attached to ethical responsibility."
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Copyright Laws and Napster, 2002.
Examining the Napster law suit - the forced closure of a company which provided technology for internet users to share music files.
2,204 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper outlines the Napster lawsuit while providing a brief summary of copyright protection laws and legislation. It explores the concept of file sharing technology in general and how this related to Napster Inc. in particular. It takes a look at the Napster court case and all the details surrounding this legal issue. It concludes with an examination of the RIAA's (Recording Industry Association of America) response to copyright infringement.
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"In today?s information based world, one confrontational issue is the idea of copyright protection and how it is applied to the Internet. With the invention of the Internet and the World Wide Web, sharing files and intellectual properties amongst thousands if not millions of people became much easier. However, one problem that has been associated with this mass distribution of copyright material is the question of who holds the sole ownership of these intellectual properties. Recently, file sharing utilities such as Imesh, Scour, and most notably Napster have come under fire for infringing on copyright laws and regulations. One important ethical and legal question that has been raised is, who holds the rights to these properties. On the plaintiffs side they argue that the original creator of these intellectual properties holds the copyright and is the only one that can determine how and where these properties will be used. On the defendants side they argue that they are nothing more than a file sharing utility. Napster states that they provide a service to people to share files. Napster?s argument is that they cannot be held responsible if their users engage in illegal copyright infringement and that Napster should not be held liable. However the Recording industry of America feels that Napster is nothing more than a tool, which makes the lucrative industry of copyright infringement easier."
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Copyright Law in a Digital Age, 2002.
An examination of the impact that the digital revolution has had upon the evolution of U.S. copyright laws.
3,964 words (approx. 15.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper examines in the way in which technological advances, particularly the development of the Internet, have revolutionized the field of intellectual property and copyright law in the United States. It provides a historical overview of the U.S. copyright laws and a synopsis and evaluation of the most recent legal trends in the light of some watershed technology cases, such as TotalNews and Napster. It also details the evolution of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and provides an analysis of its benefits and its shortcomings.
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"The recording companies answered Napster?s claims point by point. They maintained that even though Napster did not copy unauthorized MP3s itself, it encouraged piracy through the listing of available connections designed to transfer copyrighted materials illegally and therefore should be found guilty of copyright infringement. Napster also had not adhered to procedural guidelines established for service providers and could not claim protection under the exceptions for service providers. The recording companies argued that any legitimate uses of Napster were irrelevant because ?the chief and perhaps only reason that users signed up to Napster was the lure
of easy access to free pirate recordings? (Litman 160). The judge agreed with the record industry on all issues and ordered Napster to redesign its servers to block access to music files by major record labels or shut down completely. Napster?s servers are still currently disabled as it seeks to filter out unauthorized copyrighted material (Litman 160-1)."
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Copyright Law, 2006.
An overview of copyright law and copyright infringement.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper presents a definition of copyright infringement, explaining that in the United States copyright infringement is the violation of the exclusive rights of a copyright owner. The paper also explains that violations of copyright may include literary works, musical works, dramatic works, pantomimes and choreographic works, artistic works, motion pictures and audiovisual works, sound recordings and architectural works as well as other created materials that are protected under copyright law. Additionally, the paper looks at how the definition of infringement, however, is subject to fair use conditions that are contained in the U.S. Code.
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Copyright Law, 2006.
A discussion regarding copyright law, focusing on the case of Baigent and Leigh versus Random House Publishers.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the case whereby Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh, authors of 'The Holy Blood' and the 'Holy Grail', recently sued Random House, the publishers of the best-selling novel, 'The Da Vinci Code', written by Dan Brown. According to the paper, Baigent and Leigh alleged that Brown had infringed copyright law in 'The Da Vinci Code', by appropriating the architecture of 'The Holy Blood' and the 'Holy Grail'. Interestingly, both books were published by the same publishing house, so that Baigent and Leigh were in effect suing their own publisher.
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Free Software and Open Source Software, 2006.
This paper discusses the differences between the terms 'free Software' and 'open source software'.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses free software and open source software, noting that free software actually refers to software providing specific kinds of freedom to users, while "open source software" means that the user is made privy to the code so he or she can change the software as well as use it. The writer maintains that much of the argument dates to 1984 and the publication of the "Gnu Manifesto," written by Richard Stallman.
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"Software developers differ on the relative value of the terms "free software" or "open source software." The terms are not completely identical. Free software could be any software for which no charge is made, though it actually refers to software providing specific kinds of freedom to users, while "open source software" means that the user is made privy to the code so he or she can change the software as well as use it. By either name, the associated vision of software and users challenges the usual idea of copyright and intellectual property."
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Computer Laws, 1993.
Federal copyright & criminal law covering software piracy, hacking, theft, fraud. Looks at costs, infringeement test, implementation and viruses.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 17 sources, $ 47.95
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" Computer Software Piracy, Racking, and Federal Law
This paper will discuss current Federal law relating to software piracy and hacking. The section on piracy will concentrate on Federal copyright laws and how they are applied to combat software piracy. It should be noted that the copyrightability of all aspects of software has not yet been firmly established by the copyright laws, although the 1980 amendments to the Copyright Act of 1976 did explicitly include certain aspects of software within the Act's protection. Federal court cases remain divided as to the extent of protection afforded to software. Similarly, the laws concerning hacking are not all-inclusive, primarily because there is some confusion as to whether certain types of hacking, particularly the simple accessing of certain computers, constitute crimes."
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Software Piracy, 2006.
Examines software piracy and copyright issues.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper examine the rate of piracy in the software industry around the world but focuses on the problem in India. It explores the issue of copyright in relation to software and also examines types of licenses available for software manufacturers.
Paper Outline:
What is Software Piracy?
What is Copyright?
Types of Licenses
What are the Dos and Don'ts of a Licensed Software
Bibliography
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"In the BSA study, eastern Europe was found to have the highest piracy rates, while Vietnam was the worst offending country with an estimated piracy rate of 94 per cent. Despite lower piracy rates, north America, Asia/Pacific and western Europe once again accounted for the bulk of the lost revenues comprising 85 per cent of global losses.
North America continued to be the region with the lowest piracy rate - at 26 per cent - but even that was up one percentage point from 2000. Total losses due to software piracy in the US were more than $1.8bn, down from $2.6bn in 2000."
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Copyright Infringement On The Internet, 2002.
Defines copyright law.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 135.95
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Defines copyright law. Discusses potential liability of third parties such as Web hosts and Internet Service Providers (ISP). English/American history of copyright law from books, to music, movies, Internet. Difficulty of enforcing copyright on regarding Internet. Issue of photocopying. Contributory infringement. Secondary infringement. Current copyright law. Court cases. Napster.
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"In less than a decade, the Internet has gone from a little-known novelty used by computer scientists into a ubiquitous tool throughout America and the world. This growth can be attributed, in large part, to the fact that the American government adopted a laissez-faire approach, which allowed Internet users to create and define the medium. That lack of regulation, however, also has created tremendous opportunities for abuse, especially of copyrights. This paper will examine the issue of copyright infringement on the Internet, and the potential liability of third parties, such as Web hosts and Internet Service Providers (ISP).
Copyright is exactly that-the right to copy a given work. At its birth more than 300 years ago, it referred only to written work.. Indeed, even today, written works are what spring to mind when ..."
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Copyrights vs. Peer-to-Peer File Transfer, 2002.
A detailed examination of copyright laws, with a comparison to peer-to-peer file transfer.
5,300 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 131.95
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The author takes the reader on an exploratory journey, in which the details and outcomes of several well-known cases of copyright laws are scrutinized. The author discusses the importance of copyright laws, and the elements of various cases that caused the rulings to go the way they did. The paper includes a discussion about the effect Hollywood has on copyrights when it comes to issues such as the ability to download movies and songs.
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"Throughout the years, there have been many cases in which the copyright laws have been challenged and upheld. In more recent years many of the copyright cases have turned to the film and music industry because of the increased ability to duplicate and distribute such products. One of the famous case in recent history was the Sony vs Betamax case. This case was before the internet was invented and for its time it was about state of the art wars on ownership."
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Artists and Their Friend: Copyright, 2001.
This is a paper about copyright law and how it relates to visual and audio artists.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 11 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper provides a lengthy description of the history of copyright law in the U.S. The author discusses copyright laws, registration, congressional acts, standards and guidelines. The author also discusses copyright infringement, its repercussions, damages and defenses within the judicial system.
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"Everyone doodles, writes, composes, paints, or sculpts. How does one protect oneself from their creation becoming copied? Moreover, if it is copied, what can be done to remedy the situation? The establishment of what is called a copyright is the protection against copying. Copyright is actually a set of rights, which ?include the right to reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works based upon, perform and display a protected work.? (Fishman 12/2) In today?s society, focus is constantly on one?s rights. One right that is often overlooked and is seldom caught up in controversy is the right to control the copying of one?s creation. Even though seldom involved in controversy, copyright law is still an important factor in everyday life."
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