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Assignment on Copyright Law

   

Added on  2021-06-18

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MOVIE COPYRIGHTS

INTRODUCTIONCopyright law gives monopoly to the owner of an original work and does not allow the unauthorized use of the copyrighted work. Copyright law applies to movie and other works of artThis protects the movies from piracy. Unauthorized use without the prior consent of the owner.

NEED TO PROTECT FILMSOnce an original work is produced and it is reduced to tangible medium, it warrants protection. In cases of movies, it is protected the moment it is filmed and turned into a movie (Foster 2018).Once it is filmed, it needs protection from third parties.

SUBJECT MATTERMovie copyright law subsists in the movies that have already been madeThe laws apply to prevent theft of content and unlicensed public performance. The film maker has the right to sue anyone who infringes the copyrightThere is no specific need of a copyright symbol or a notice.

..continuedOnce the movie is in the public domain, the infringer cannot claim that he had no knowledge about the movie. If there is a notice regarding the movie in place, the infringer cannot make an argument that the act was unintentional (Padgett 2017).

DefinitionMotion pictures under section 101 of the Federal Copyright Act is defined as a series of related images that impart an impression of motion when it is shown in succession (Larrson et al 2014). The owner shall have the sole authority to perform, display, copy and reproduce the movie (Gilbarg and Trudinger 2016). Both silent and non silent movies are included in copyright protection

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