Buzz Around: Copyright Infringement

Introduction

How many times have you bought or used products with words “copyright protected” printed on them?  It could be a Video-on-disc (DVD) movie, CD, book, eBook, app, photograph, or paintings. These words  suggest the art or the description on a website or the book are subject to copyright protection, meaning that only the owners can legally sell and profit from them.

The protection of copyright works as a driving force for innovation. It's a win-win since it rewards ingenuity and helps those making the goods make a living out of it.

What's the big deal about having copyright rules in place? It's important because the people that invest time, effort, and resources into creating something new should be compensated for their work monetarily.