Information on Copyright Laws on CDs
Copyright law applies in many different ways to music, including the recording and composition of the entire work. Copyrights on music compact discs or CDs, pose additional hurdles as to the licensing of creative works.
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Copyright Protections
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The standard image used to denote copyrighted works. Copyright refers to the exclusive rights given for a set amount of time to the creator of a creative, artistic work says the Music Publishers' Association of the United States. Among these rights include the right to copy, distribute, and adapt a work.
Copyright Law & Music
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The Music Publishers' Association of the United States states that each artist has the right to control the use, dissemination, and adaptation of music including compositions, performances and recordings.
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Copyright Law & Audio CDs
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When a music CD is purchased, the purchaser may have the technological ability to rip a CD into another digital format such as an mp3 or other digital file, often for use on portable music players.
When Copyright Law is Violated for Audio CDs
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Copyright laws are violated when a person or entity infringes on the copyright holder's rights. Copying an audio CD for a friend, creating a mix CD of digital tracks, disseminating digital music tracks, or even sampling from a digital audio track can violate of copyright law and trigger legal actions.
Fines & Penalties for Violations
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Penalties for violating copyright law may result in significant fines. Before penalty, a copyright violator must knowingly violate the copyright. By defying a "cease and desist" order from the copyright holder to stop using or distributing the work, a person violates copyright law.
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