Asked by James O'Connor on Apr 27, 2024
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What must a plaintiff prove to establish copyright infringement?
Copyright Infringement
The violation of copyright laws by unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted material.
Plaintiff
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- Understand the legal protections for individuals and corporations in copyright law.
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Doncarlus ScottApr 27, 2024
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To establish copyright infringement a plaintiff must prove ownership of an original work and that the defendant copied the plaintiff's work.To do this,the owner must either offer direct evidence that the defendant copied the work or evidence that the defendant had access to the work and that there is substantial similarity between the works.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal protections for individuals and corporations in copyright law.