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- Copyright Infringementsearch for term
- A copyright is the set of exclusive rights granted to the author or creator of an original work, including the right to copy, distribute, and adapt the work. A copyright violation is the unlawful reproduction, performance, or distribution of the work. Licenses to do so may be purchased, however, from the owner. Those who violate the terms of a copyright are often dubbed "pirates," a term derived from 17th century England. Music piracy is a common form of copyright infringement, and a hot topic in the music industry today. After a certain time, a copyright expires, upon which the work becomes public domain.
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