CEI 4360 Study Guide - United States Copyright Office

• School: Belmont University
• Department: EIS - Entertainment Industry Studies
• Course: CEI 4360

Document Summary

Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses a copyrighted work without permission from the copyright owner. In the entertainment industry, copyright infringement is a common issue, as creators rely on their copyrighted works for income and recognition. Copyright infringement is a serious issue in the entertainment industry, with creators relying on their copyrighted works for income and recognition. Understanding the basics of copyright law and the consequences of infringement is essential for anyone working in or studying the entertainment industry. Defenses to copyright infringement, such as fair use, parody, and transformative use, can be helpful in certain situations but should be used carefully to avoid infringement. Copyright is a type of intellectual property law that protects original works of authorship, including literary, artistic, and musical works. Copyright gives the creator of a work exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly perform or display the work. Copyright protection applies automatically once a work is created, but registration with the us copyright.